Salvation

Saved by grace, through faith — not by works.

First Mention in Scripture

Original Word: יָשַׁע (yasha)

Reference: Exodus 14:13

Meaning: To deliver, to rescue, to save.

Used when Moses tells Israel, ‘Stand firm and you will see the salvation the Lord will bring you today.’ Salvation belongs to God alone.

Salvation is not about becoming a better person or achieving spiritual success — it’s about being rescued from sin and death by a Savior.

Every human being has sinned and fallen short of God’s glory. No amount of good deeds can fix that (Romans 3:23).

While many religions teach self-effort and moral improvement, Christianity alone teaches that we are saved not by our works, but by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8–9).

The gospel shatters pride. It tells us we cannot save ourselves — but it also lifts us up with the unshakable truth: Jesus has done what we could never do, and He invites us to receive salvation as a gift.

The Need for Salvation

All have sinned, and the consequence of sin is death — not just physical death, but separation from God (Romans 6:23).

Sin is not just bad behavior; it is rebellion against a holy God. We need more than self-improvement — we need rescue.

Salvation Is Not Earned

Religions built on morality feed the oldest and deepest sin: pride. The idea that we can earn our way to God feels good — because it tells us *we are good enough*.

But Scripture says, “All our righteous acts are like filthy rags” (Isaiah 64:6). Salvation by works only fuels self-righteousness — the very sin that blinds us to our need for grace.

The Justice and Love of God Meet at the Cross

Salvation isn’t God ignoring sin — it’s God dealing with it fully. Justice required a payment, and in love, God sent His Son to bear our punishment.

Jesus lived the life we couldn’t, died the death we deserved, and rose again to offer us eternal life (Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21).

Saved by Grace Through Faith

We are saved “by grace… through faith… not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8–9).

Faith is not a work — it is the empty hand that receives God’s gift. This humbles the proud and lifts the broken.

A New Life, Not Just a New Status

Salvation brings more than forgiveness — it brings transformation. We are made new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17) and filled with the Holy Spirit.

We are saved from sin and death, by grace through Jesus, and for a life of love, holiness, and mission (Titus 2:11–14).

Scripture References

Salvation is not about how good we are — it's about how good God is. We cannot save ourselves, and we don’t need to. Jesus has done it all. By trusting in Him, we are forgiven, made new, and brought into eternal life. This is the gospel: justice satisfied, love poured out, and grace freely given.

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