Salvation
Acts 4:12 – Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name given under heaven by which we must be saved
· Confirms that only through Jesus we can have salvation
Old testament
· Forgiveness is from giving sacrifice to God
New testament
· The gift of salvation is given by Jesus’ cruxifiction
· The covenant of the Passover is being replaced by Jesus’ cruxifiction
· Living at a time of grace
o Jesus becomes the blood on the door that protects us from God’s wrath
· Matthew 26:28 – This is my blood of the (new) covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins
Salvation is
1. Given to everyone
a. John 3:16 – For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
2. Not earned but given by grace
a. Ephesians 2:8-9 – For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast.
3. Through Jesus Christ alone
a. John 14:6 -- Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me
4. The GREATEST Christmas gift that we receive
How can we maintain our salvation
n Recognise the greatness and the value of salvation (Faith)
o Salvation is eternal and will never fade
§ 1 Peter 1:3-12
o If we are far away from God each day, we may lose our salvation
n Regularly confess our sins (Pray)
o God will always forgive us of our sins ß God will never break His promise
§ 1 John 1:9 – If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
n Have a close relationship with Him (devotion)
o John 15:6-7 – If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.
§ If we are close – Ask whatever you wish, and it will be given to you
§ If we are not close – We will be thrown away and the Devil can get us
What blessing do we receive
o Eternal Life – John 3:16
o The right to be God’s child – John 1:12
o Have an abundant life – John 10:10
o God’s peace – John 14:27
o A new life – 2 Corinthians 5:17
o God will be in us always by the Holy Spirit – 1 John 4:15
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