Man can save
themselves from a lot of things, but not from death, not from the wrath of God and not from the lake of fire.
Let us consider from the
word of God what salvation is (2Timothy 3:16-17), then we will understand that true
salvation is from God alone.
To understand salvation from the perspective of God's word, salvation needs to be understood as this:
- God is Salvation.
- We are saved from something into someone.
To be saved is to be transformed and redeemed. 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:28-30, Isaiah 44:6, Ephesians 1:1-13.
The unsaved are outside of God's kingdom. God is Holy righteous and just and does not permit sin and those who are unregenerated into His kingdom. See 1 Corinthians 15:50, 1Peter 1:1-5
The word of God tells us that to see or enter the kingdom of God a person must be born again or made a new creation John 1:10-13, John 3, 2 Corinthians 5:17. This is only possible by the working of a holy and righteous God. He must be believed and received before a person can be saved (transformed). Isaiah 45:21-22 tells us there is none besides Him who saves. God is So although asking what is salvation seems to be the right question, it's necessary to understand the process to realise it's not that simple a question.
God is the creator, He is the Lord, and He is the one who must be obeyed. Sounds final and absolute. It is. Genesis 1; 2, Colossians 1
The
fact is God made Adam the first man and Eve the first women, He
commanded Adam (who was made first) saying what they could do and what
they must not do. Genesis 1; 2, Genesis 2:15-17
Adam & Eve did what they were commanded by God not to do. Genesis 3.
Sin is breaking the law God gives. 1John 3:4
Romans 5:12-14 tells us that sin and the consequence of sin leads to death for all.
The law makes us aware of our short fall. Romans 7:7
The word of God makes it clear all have sinned, non are righteous, all will die because of sin and all will be judged even after death.
There are two resurrection and there is eternity, either in God's kingdom or in the lake of fire. Luke 16:19-31, John 5:28-29, Revelation 20; 21:8, Daniel 12:2. 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10, Revelation 14:9-12
Romans 3:10-1, 23 "None are righteous." "All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God."
Romans 6:23 "The wages of sin is death"
Hebrews 9:27 "And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment."
Put it to the test, take God at His word. God says ALL have sinned. Do you think that includes you?
Let's see.
In the word of God (written in the bible) we find the 10 commandments (Exodus 20:2–17, Deuteronomy 5:6–21)
Here are just four
Do not lie
Do not steel
Do not commit adultery (even looking with lust is the same)
Do not take the Lord's name in vain
How many lies do you think you have told? Be honest, don’t lie.
What does that make you?
Have you ever stolen anything, regardless of the value, even if it’s small?
What does that make you?
Jesus said, ‘Whoever looks at a woman to lust for her
has already committed adultery with her in his heart.’
Have you ever done that?
What does that make you?
Have you ever used God’s name in vain?
Do you know what you’re doing? Instead of using a
four-letter filth word to express disgust, you’re using the name of the God who gave you life. That’s called blasphemy, and the Bible says, ‘The LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain’ (Exodus 20:7).
It also means that if you like to think of yourself as a Christian and yet you don’t live as one. Then you take His name in vain.
What does that make you?
I’m not judging you, but if you have been honest and not lied then by your own admission, you’re a lying, thieving, blasphemous, adulterer at heart, and you have to face God on Judgment Day.
Where do you think you are going, heaven or the lake of fire (referred to as hell)?
In the dropdown menu, See "What is the wrath of God and the lake of fire"?
If you went before a judge having broken the law, would he be a good judge if he let you off because you helped with the false climate change agenda or even did a good deed?
No. God is Just and righteous, He will punish all, according to His word.
The word of God says that the wages for sin is death. That’s right, we die because we have sinned. Death is our payment for sin.
But the word of God goes on to say that after death comes judgment. Yes, that’s right, death is not the end because there is a resurrection to come of both the living and the dead.
But if you still believe you’re a good person and think that your good works are going to save you from a righteous God. Consider again the word of God.
"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast." (Eph 2:8-9)
“For no one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands. The law simply shows us how sinful we are.” (Romans 3:20)
So you have admitted you are a sinner, your debt to God is that you will die and then be sentenced to eternal punishment. Furthermore, there is nothing you can do to merit salvation. How will you escape the judgment of a just and righteous God?
The good news
What if someone paid your debt? Someone did.
I said at the beginning, "We are saved from something into someone" Death is the something and the someone is Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners, He died on a cross for the sins of the whole world, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.
Romans 10. Believe, confess, whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
There is no other way of salvation than what God has provided, Acts 4:12.
Jesus took our sin upon Himself and was our substitute, dying on the cross once for all, taking our punishment. Jesus was without sin, yes that's right, He never sinned, which is why His sacrifice was acceptable to God.
God the Father accepted His blood (being He was the spotless Lamb)as the means through which forgiveness could be made. This is called atonement.
Take time to read the scriptures to understand what God requires to atone for sin. Genesis 22, Exodus 6; 7; 12, Leviticus 23, Hebrews 9; 10, John1:29
Death ended at the cross
The
scripture tells us in 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 Christ died, was buried and
was resurrected after three days. Jesus has conquered sin and death,
once and for all it's finished.
Those who put their faith in Jesus Christ for their salvation are baptised into His death and raised from the dead in Christ, Romans 6. Note that in verse 23 as we read earlier, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Ephesians 2 Explains the process.
You must get right with God (You & Your, means it's personal)
Getting right with God means you having to admit to God that you are guilty before Him and deserve to die and be sentenced to eternal torment.
You must accept and believe that Jesus died in your (it's personal) place for your sins, and you must change your mind about living your way (against God) living in sin and turning to God, living to please Him. This is only possible by being made new by the Holy Spirit of God, who is given to all who put their faith in Jesus Christ.
Once you put your trust in Him, He doesn’t leave you alone. Trust that what He has begun in you, He will complete. Salvation is done by God by the working of the Holy Spirit in the believers' life. Galatians 2:20 says, "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me."
Now thank God that you are saved and are now under His rule, meaning you live as being in the Kingdom of God, being in Christ (Ephesians 2) and He in you Galatians 2:20 under the rule of Jesus Christ the Lord.
Being a disciple
Following Christ (being a disciple) is a process, a walk by faith, faith in Him who (Jesus Christ) has overcome the world, it is a narrow way to life Matt 7:13-14.
There is a cost, Luke 14:26-33
He
never leaves you, but be content (don't covet depend on His provision).
He disciplines those whom He loves, Hebrews 13:5; 12, Phil 4:11
You will be tested for your benefit, 1Peter 1
Read God's word as often as you can, praise Him with singing, seek other Christians to have fellowship with (it's difficult to find a sound body of true Christians but nevertheless it's important to have fellowship with like-minded brethren. As one who has been given the Spirit of Christ the son of God you can call God your Father (Romans 8) So pray to Him as your Father in Jesus name. "But as many as received Him, to them, He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:" John 1:12
Best get a bible and read the Gospel of John https://www.biblestudytools.com/john/1.html
Learn all about Jesus Christ
Warning
Be
aware that there are many who follow different Christ's such as
Mormons, Jehovah's witnesses, Catholics and the new age movement. There are also many deceivers like those in the NAR movement who are wolves in sheep's clothing. Matthew 7, 1 Timothy 4, 2 Timothy 3
All religions do not have the same God, so please be aware of that and don't be deceived in believing they are the same.
Contact me through the contact page if you have started your walk with Jesus and need help.
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