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7/15/2008 12:50 am

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Christianity for Dummies: Chapter 2 Salvation

One of the most misunderstood things is about our salvation. Many still think it is earned, asked for, desired. But the bible tells us that God wants us to know for sure that we have eternal life. It is based on facts in the Bible that will be covered below. What we need to understand first and foremost is that it is not based on feelings. Let me say that again. It is NOT based on FEELINGS.

Too many of us don’t feel saved. That is understandable because we are all sinners. Why would God give salvation to someone who sins, sins and sins again and again. Our assurance is based on 3 things, first, the Word of God; second, the promises of God; and third, the character of God.

Lets look at these separately,

first the Word of God;

God tells us in John 3:16, “ For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only , that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

1 John 5:11-13 says, “11And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his . 12He who has the has life; he who does not have the of God does not have life. 13I write these things to you who believe in the name of the of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.

These and other verses are how with the Word of God, that He lets us know that you have eternal life.

Second, the promises of God:

Romans 10:9 says, “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.”

And John 5:24 says, “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.”

Third, the character of God:

We must remember that a promise made by a scoundrel is worthless, but one made by a person beyond reproach is unswerving. Therefore a promise is only as good as the person who makes it. Character is everything and that is why you can be assured of your salvation resting on God’s character.

1 Corinthians 1:9 says, “God, who has called you into fellowship with his Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.”

and

1 Thessalonian says,”The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.”

and

Hebrews 10:23 says, “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. ”

The Bible teaches that God is trustworthy, stable and reliable. We can believe the promises because God is absolutely faithful. Nothing will change His mind about our salvation and nothing will separate us from His love. Our relationship to God through and in His Jesus is secure.

How do we know it is secure, God’s word tells us in Romans 8:38-39, “38For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

To further assure us, God went further. He stamped with a seal our assurance of salvation. He sent the Holy Spirit as living, daily proof of your relationship with Him. Just as a seal is placed on a contract between 2 individuals to guarantee a contract’s validity, God gave His spirit to us as a seal or guarantee of His promise to us.

Ephesians 1:13-14 tells of this seal as, “13And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession–to the praise of his glory. ”

The Holy Spirit at work within us saved is the indisputable proof of our salvation. He will bring changes. Some of these changes will be gradual and some will be instant. The inward and outwardly changes are the final proof of our salvation.

In conclusion, we end as we started. Salvation is not the result of a feeling but of facts and faith is a result. If you do not have the Spirit, there is one way to receive it. Profess Jesus as your Savior, contact a Christian friend or pastor, and they will be happy to witness and help you start a glorious journey of eternal life.

Blessings,
Michael

Cassiusclay 63M

7/15/2008 8:14 am

Amen and thank you Michael, we all need remembrance

Gods way is my way,...Clay