Salvation of Man Notes- Ch 5
Conditions to Salvation
Man's redemption is exclusively through the shed blood of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the sacrificial nature of His atonement.
Salvation is multifaceted, received through:
Deep Repentance toward God, acknowledging sins and turning away from them.
Active Faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ, trusting in His saving power and Lordship.
Transformative Washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost, signifying spiritual rebirth and renewal.
Justification by grace through faith, becoming an heir of God, inheriting the promise of eternal life, which is obtained not by works but by God's unmerited favor.
Scriptural References for Conditions
Luke 24:47: Repentance for forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in Jesus' name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem, highlighting the universal call to repentance and the starting point of this proclamation.
John 3:3: Unless someone is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God, emphasizing the necessity of spiritual rebirth for understanding and entering God's kingdom.
Romans 10:13-15:
, reinforcing the accessibility of salvation through calling upon the Lord.
, questioning how people can call on someone they haven't believed in, suggesting the importance of faith preceding calling.
, appreciating those who spread the gospel, highlighting the beauty and importance of evangelism.
Ephesians 2:8: For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God's gift, clarifying that salvation is a gift from God, received through faith, not earned.
Titus 2:11: The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, underscoring that God's grace is universally available for salvation.
Titus 3:5-7:
He saved us, not by works of righteousness, but according to his mercy, clarifying that salvation is based on God's mercy, not human merit.
Through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit in spiritual renewal and rebirth.
He poured out his Spirit on us abundantly through Jesus Christ, our Savior, highlighting the abundant provision of the Holy Spirit through Jesus.
Having been justified by his grace, we become heirs with the hope of eternal life, detailing the outcome of justification as becoming heirs with the hope of eternal life.
Evidences of Salvation
Inward evidence: Direct witness of the Spirit, indicating an internal confirmation of salvation through the Holy Spirit.
Romans 8:16: The Spirit himself testifies together with our spirit that we are God's children, affirming the Spirit's role in confirming our identity as God's children.
Outward evidence: A life of righteousness and true holiness before all men, demonstrating that salvation is expressed through righteous living.
Ephesians 4:24: Put on the new self, created according to God's likeness in righteousness and purity of the truth, urging believers to live in accordance with their new nature in Christ.
Titus 2:12: Deny godlessness and worldly lusts, and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age, instructing believers to live righteously in the present world.
Additional Verse
1 John 2:1-2: I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous one. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world, offering assurance and hope in Christ's advocacy and atonement for sins.