What is Salvation?

Sin is a transgression of law of God. It is an action that is actively committed and is not passively inherited (Ezekiel 18:20). Sin separates us from God (Isaiah 59:1-2) because God is holy. Sin is a problem in all people (Romans 3:23).God has provided an avenue to be freed from the consequences of sin: His Son (Romans 6:23).

In Jesus, all people are able to find freedom from sin (Romans 8:1-4). Through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, the sins of all people have been atoned for (1 John 2:2). This freedom from sin through Christ is called salvation.

In the Bible we see that there are several necessary steps to follow God’s plan of salvation. One must:

• Hear the Word of God – (Romans 10:17)

• Believe in Jesus – (John 3:16-17)

• Repent from sin – (Luke 13:3)

• Confess – (Matthew 10:32-33)

• Be Baptized for the forgiveness of sins – (Acts 2:38; 1 Peter 3:21)

• Live a a life of faithfulness – (Revelation 2:10)