SALVATION

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Key Verse

  •  And there is salvation1 in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among mankind by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 NASB
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  • And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among people by which we must be saved [for God has provided the world no alternative for salvation].” Acts 4:12 AMP
Salvation = rescue or safety (physically or morally)

Why does one need salvation?

We will all die physically but the death that is talked about here is spiritual death i.e. eternal separation from God.
Read: HELL

What is sin?

Read: SIN

Have I sinned?

  • all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God Romans 3:23 NIV
  • If we say that we have not sinned [refusing to admit acts of sin], we make Him [out to be] a liar [by contradicting Him] and His word is not in us. 1 John 1:10 AMP

What can be done?

  • If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose]. 1 John 1:9 AMP
  • “Repent [change your old way of thinking, turn from your sinful ways, accept and follow Jesus as the Messiah] and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ because of the forgiveness of your sins Acts 2:38 AMP
  • “Believe in the Lord Jesus [as your personal Savior and entrust yourself to Him] and you will be saved, you and your household [if they also believe].” Acts 16:31 AMP
  • Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.”And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Psalm 32:5 NIV
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  • If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. John 1:9 ESV

In simple terms

  1. Admit you are a sinner (Repent of wrongdoing & confess that you are a sinner to God)
  2. Believe in the Lord Jesus as your Personal Lord and Savior
  3. Be Baptised in water

When should one turn to GOD?

  • Turn to the Lord before it’s too late. Call out to him while He’s still ready to help you. Isaiah 55:6 NIRV
  • For He says, “AT THE ACCEPTABLE TIME (the time of grace) I LISTENED TO YOU, AND I HELPED YOU ON THE DAY OF SALVATION.” Behold, now is “THE ACCEPTABLE TIME,” behold, now is “THE DAY OF SALVATION” 2 Corinthians 6:2 AMP
Other versions

  • Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call on Him [for salvation] while He is near. Isaiah 55:6 AMP 

It is GOD's desire that all get saved

  • Who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:4 BSB
  • the LORD longs to be gracious to you, And therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you. Isaiah 30:18 NASB
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  • Who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:4 NKJV

Jesus able to save us completely

  • Therefore He is able also to save to the uttermost (completely, perfectly, finally, and for all time and eternity) those who come to God through Him, since He is always living to make petition to God and intercede with Him and intervene for them. Hebrews 7:25 AMPC

The peril of not accepting GOD's salvation

  • How shall we escape [appropriate retribution] if we neglect and refuse to pay attention to such a great salvation [as is now offered to us, letting it drift past us forever]? Hebrews 2:3 AMP
  • if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Revelation 20:15 NASB

Attitude in Praying for forgiveness

  • But the tax collector, [merely] standing at a distance, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but kept striking his breast, saying, O God, be favorable (be gracious, be merciful) to me, the especially wicked sinner that I am! I tell you, this man went down to his home justified (forgiven and made upright and in right standing with God), rather than the other man; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 18:13-14 AMPC

Suggested Prayer - Sinners Prayer

Almighty God
I confess that I am a sinner.
Please forgive me of all my sins.
I believe that Jesus Christ is Your son.
I believe that He took all my sins upon Himself & that He died and rose again.
I receive Him into my life as my Lord and Saviour.
In Jesus name I pray.
Amen

What if I don't "feel" saved after the Sinner's Prayer

  • Therefore there is now no condemnation [no guilty verdict, no punishment] for those who are in Christ Jesus [who believe in Him as personal Lord and Savior]. Romans 8:1 AMP

What after Sinners Prayer?

Salvation For Family

  • “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Acts 16:31 NASB
Other versions 
 
  • “Believe on the Lord Jesus, and you and your family will be saved.” Acts 16:31 ISV
  • “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you and your family will be saved.” Acts 16:31 GWT

Example

  • At that hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed their wounds. And without delay, he and all his household were baptized. Acts 16:33 BSB
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  • he took them that very hour of the night and washed their wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and all his household. Acts 16:33 NASB

More Salvation Verses

  • I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth Romans 1:16 KJV
  • you were dead in the trespasses and sins Ephesians 2:1 ESV
  • “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38 BSB
  • unless a person is born again [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified], he cannot [ever] see and experience the kingdom of God.” John 3:3 AMP
  • now is “the acceptable time, ” behold, now is “the day of salvation” 2 Corinthians 6:2 NASB
  • what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and to lose his soul? Mark 8:36 BLB
  • if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 NKJV
  • everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord [invoking Him as Lord] will be saved. Romans 10:13 AMP
  • “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13 NASB
  • everyone [who acknowledges Jesus as his Savior and devotes himself to Him] is (cleared) from every charge and given right standing with God. Acts 13:39 AMP
  • The soul who sins shall die Ezekiel 18:20 NKJV
  • thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone … they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. Revelation 20:10 NASB
  • the lake of fire. This is the second death. Revelation 20:14 NKJV
  • For this [forgiveness] let everyone who is godly pray–pray to You in a time when You may be found Psalm 32:6 AMP
  • I will be in anguish over my sin. Psalms 38:18 NKJV
  • your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear. Isaiah 59:2 NKJV

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  1. 4991 σωτηρία [SWTHRI/A] {sōtēría} \so-tay-ree'-ah\ feminine of a derivative of 4990 as (properly, abstract) noun; rescue or safety (physically or morally):--deliver, health, salvation, save, saving. 4990 σωτήρ [SWTH/R] {sōtḗr} \so-tare'\ from 4982; a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ:--saviour. 4982 σώζω [SW/ZW] {sṓzō} \sode'-zo\ from a primary σῶς [SW=S] {sōs} (contraction for obsolete σάος [SA/OS] {sáos}, "safe"); to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively):--heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole.