Salvation

Scripture tells us that salvation is found through belief in Jesus Christ, and Jesus Christ alone. Every single person has sinned—-it is this sin that separates us from a perfect God. Because God is a perfect God, he cannot tolerate sin. But God is also a loving God, and came to earth in human form as Jesus Christ, who was fully God and fully man at the same time. Jesus was crucified on the cross and then rose from the dead three days later, conquering sin and death. Jesus was perfect and served as a substitute for us. He took the punishment for our sins so we could have access to the Father. When we believe the truth of Scripture—-that Jesus is the Son of God and that he rose from the dead—-and we surrender our lives to him, we are saved. Salvation is not based on how good we are or what we do. Salvation is a gift from God—-all we have to do is accept it.

Scriptures on Salvation

1 John 1:7

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.

Ephesians 2:8–9

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.

Revelation 3:20

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.

Romans 10:9

That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 5:8

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Prayer

To receive God’s gift of salvation, invite God into your heart and your life, and give yourself to him.

“God, I want to know you. I want to know a life of adventure with you. Jesus, who are you? I want to know you. I believe you, I accept you. Help me accept that you forgive me and be able to know how much you love me. How can I serve you and live for you well? Thank you for this life you’ve given me.”

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