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Discover the critical aspects of salvation and the role of grace and faith in the journey to redemption according to Christian beliefs. Explore key biblical verses, such as Romans 3:23 and John 3:16, shedding light on sin, grace, and the necessity of obedient faith for salvation. Delve into the significance of baptism and the atoning blood of Christ in the process of conversion. Learn about the interplay between grace, faith, and works in the pursuit of salvation. Unveil the truth behind salvation through a lens of divine grace and human response.
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What Must I Do to Be Saved? A Most Important Question That All Men Need to Ask!
God Desires Salvation for All Men • Provided by God’s grace. • Ephesians 2:8,9 • Why did He die? • Romans 3:26 • Penalty for sin? • Romans 6:23
God Desires Salvation for All Men • All have sinned • Romans 3:23 • God loved us • Romans 5:6-11 • John 3:16
Salvation Is Not by Grace Only • If so, all would be saved! • Acts 10:34; Romans 2:11 • Christ died for all. • 1 Timothy 2:6; Hebrews 2:9 • All will not be saved. • Matthew 7:13,14
Salvation Is Not by Grace Only • Dividing line—man’s part • John 8:24; Hebrews 11:6 • Grace teaches obedient faith. • Titus 2:11,12 • God’s grace provided the means. • John 12:27
God “Justifies” Believers • Grace through faith • Romans 3:24-26 • We cannot earn our salvation. • Romans 10:1-4 • We must have obedient faith and walk with Him. • Hebrews 5:8,9
Salvation Is Not by “Faith Only” • Saving faith is obedient. • James 2:14-26 • Faith alone cannot save. • John 12:42,43 • Those who have obedient faith become servants of righteousness. • Romans 6:16-18
Grace and Faith Illustrated • Israel did not escape Egypt by its own strength. It was by God’s Grace. • By faith, they obeyed and performed a “work of God.” • Exodus 12:3-14 • Hebrews 11:28 • Exodus 12:20-30
When Do We Apply the Atoning Blood of Christ? • If saved, must be through His blood. • Matthew 26:28; Revelation 1:5 • Baptism is said to accomplish. • Acts 2:38; 22:16 • Why? • It’s how we reach the death of Christ. • Romans 6:3-5 • 1 Peter 3:21
If, when baptized, you: • Put on Christ • Galatians 3:27 • Wash away sins • Acts 22:16 • Have sins remitted • Acts 2:38 • Are free from sins • Romans 6:17,18 • Benefit from His death • Romans 6:3,4 • Enter Christ’s body • 1 Corinthians 12:13 Then—What Is Your ConditionWITHOUTBaptism?