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Salvation
Salvation involves the redemption of the whole man, and is offered freely to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, who by His own blood obtained eternal redemption for the believer.
What We Believe About Salvation
In its broadest sense salvation includes regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification. There is no salvation apart from personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.
John 3:3; 2 Corinthians 5:17
"Jesus replied, 'Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.'"
A. Regeneration
Regeneration, or the new birth, is a work of God's grace whereby believers become new creatures in Christ Jesus. It is a change of heart wrought by the Holy Spirit through conviction of sin, to which the sinner responds in repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Repentance and faith are inseparable experiences of grace. Repentance is a genuine turning from sin toward God. Faith is the acceptance of Jesus Christ and commitment of the entire personality to Him as Lord and Saviour.
Romans 3:23–25; 5:1
"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."
B. Justification
Justification is God's gracious and full acquittal upon principles of His righteousness of all sinners who repent and believe in Christ. Justification brings the believer unto a relationship of peace and favor with God.
1 Thessalonians 5:23–24; 2 Corinthians 3:18
"May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through."
C. Sanctification
Sanctification is the experience, beginning in regeneration, by which the believer is set apart to God's purposes, and is enabled to progress toward moral and spiritual maturity through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in him. Growth in grace should continue throughout the regenerate person's life.
Romans 8:29–30; Revelation 21:1–22:5
"And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified."
D. Glorification
Glorification is the culmination of salvation and is the final blessed and abiding state of the redeemed.
Scripture References
Genesis 3:15; Exodus 3:14-17; 6:2-8; Matthew 1:21; 4:17; 16:21-26; 27:22-28:6; Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32; John 1:11-14,29; 3:3-21,36; 5:24; 10:9,28-29; 15:1-16; 17:17; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 15:11; 16:30-31; 17:30-31; 20:32; Romans 1:16-18; 2:4; 3:23-25; 4:3ff.; 5:8-10; 6:1-23; 8:1-18,29-39; 10:9-10,13; 13:11-14; 1 Corinthians 1:18,30; 6:19-20; 15:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Galatians 2:20; 3:13; 5:22-25; 6:15; Ephesians 1:7; 2:8-22; 4:11-16; Philippians 2:12-13; Colossians 1:9-22; 3:1ff.; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; 2 Timothy 1:12; Titus 2:11-14; Hebrews 2:1-3; 5:8-9; 9:24-28; 11:1-12:8,14; James 2:14-26; 1 Peter 1:2-23; 1 John 1:6-2:11; Revelation 3:20; 21:1-22:5.
A Prayer of Salvation
If you are ready to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you can pray this prayer from your heart:
"Heavenly Father, I know that I am a sinner and I need Your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite Jesus to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow Him as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name, Amen."
What's Next?
If you prayed that prayer, we would love to celebrate with you and help you take your next steps in faith. Please reach out to us — we are here for you.