How to be Saved
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The concept of salvation is central to Christian theology and is understood as the deliverance from sin and its consequences, granted by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ. The Bible provides a comprehensive guide on how individuals can attain salvation, emphasizing faith, repentance, and the transformative power of God's grace.

Faith in Jesus Christ

Faith is the cornerstone of salvation. The Bible teaches that belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Savior of humanity is essential. In John 3:16 , it is written, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." This verse underscores the necessity of faith in Jesus for eternal life.

Repentance

Repentance is a critical step in the process of salvation. It involves a sincere turning away from sin and a commitment to follow God's will. Acts 3:19 states, "Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away." Repentance is not merely feeling remorse for sin but involves a decisive change in direction towards God.

Grace and Justification

Salvation is a gift of grace from God, not something that can be earned through human effort. Ephesians 2:8-9 explains, "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." Justification, or being declared righteous before God, is made possible through this grace, as believers are clothed in the righteousness of Christ.

Confession and Baptism

Confession of faith is an outward expression of an inward belief. Romans 10:9 states, "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Baptism is also seen as an important step in the believer's journey, symbolizing the washing away of sins and the believer's identification with the death and resurrection of Christ. Acts 2:38 records Peter's instruction, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins."

The Role of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in the process of salvation, guiding, convicting, and empowering believers. In John 16:13 , Jesus promises, "But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth." The Holy Spirit indwells believers, assuring them of their salvation and enabling them to live a life that honors God.

Perseverance in Faith

The Christian life is marked by perseverance in faith. Hebrews 12:1-2 encourages believers to "run with endurance the race set out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith." Salvation is not a one-time event but a lifelong journey of faith and obedience to God.

Assurance of Salvation

Believers can have assurance of their salvation through the promises of God and the witness of the Holy Spirit. 1 John 5:13 provides this assurance: "I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life." This assurance is grounded in the faithfulness of God and the completed work of Christ on the cross.
Topical Bible Verses
Romans 10:13
For whoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
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Romans 10:9-10
That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you shall be saved.
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Mark 16:16
He that believes and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believes not shall be damned.
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1 John 5:13
These things have I written to you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may believe on the name of the Son of God.
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John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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2 Timothy 2:15
Study to show yourself approved to God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
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Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
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Acts 2:38
Then Peter said to them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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Greek
2225. zoogoneo -- to preserve alive
... From the same as zoon and a derivative of ginomai; to engender alive, ie (by analogy)
to rescue (passively, be saved) from death -- live, preserve. ...
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4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... Eph 2:8,9: " For by grace you have been saved through (4102); and that not of
yourselves, it is ; 9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast" (). ...
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2015. epiphaneia -- appearance
... Accordingly, 2015 (" appearing") emphasizes the Christ's appearance will
have on the world -- ie all who see it (saved and unsaved). ...
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4982. sozo -- to save
... cured (1), ensure salvation (1), get (1), get well (2), made...well (6), made well
(5), preserved (1), recover (1), restore (1), save (36), saved (50), saves (1 ...
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810. asotia -- unsavedness, ie wastefulness
... 810 (from 1 "without" and 4982 , "save") -- properly, what can't be saved (waste);
(figuratively) , spiritual due to excessive behavior and the it brings. ...
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4954. sussomos -- of the same body
... identified " and 4983 , "body") -- properly, united, belonging to the same body;
a "joint-body," referring to "the mystical , composed of all saved believers ...
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1295. diasozo -- to bring safely through (a danger), to save ...
... Usage bring...safely (1), bring...safely through (1), brought safely (2), brought
safely through (1), cured (1), safely through (1), save the life (1), saved (1 ...
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Strong's Hebrew
1955. Hoshayah -- "Yah has saved," two Israelites
... 1954, 1955. Hoshayah. 1956 . "Yah has saved," two Israelites. Transliteration:
Hoshayah Phonetic Spelling: (ho-shah-yaw') Short Definition: Hoshaiah. ...
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2421a. chayah -- to live
... recovered (1), recovery (1), remained alive (1), repaired (1), restored to life
(4), revive (20), revived (6), save (2), save his life (1), saved (1), saved ...
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3467. yasha -- to deliver
... who delivered (1), delivers (2), endowed with salvation (1), gained the victory
(1), help (9), helped (5), preserve (1), safe (1), save (85), saved (33), saves ...
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6845. tsaphan -- to hide, treasure up
... 1), conceal (1), concealed (2), hid (1), hidden (1), hide (2), keep them secretly
(1), kept (1), lurk (1), restrain her restrains (1), saved (1), secret place ...
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3444. yeshuah -- salvation
... Feminine passive participle of yasha'; something saved, ie (abstractly) deliverance;
hence, aid, victory, prosperity -- deliverance, health, help(-ing ...
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4422. malat -- to slip away
... escaped (25), escapes (3), gave birth (1), get away (1), lay (1), leap forth (1),
left undisturbed (1), rescue (2), rescued (4), retain (1), save (8), saved (2 ...
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3091. Yehoshua -- "the LORD is salvation," Moses' successor, also ...
... Or Yhowshua {yeh-ho-shoo'-ah}; from Yhovah and yasha'; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua
(ie Joshua), the Jewish leader -- Jehoshua, Jehoshuah, Joshua. ...
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3470. Ysha'yah -- "salvation of Yah," four Israelites
... Or Yshayahuw {yesh-ah-yaw'-hoo}; from yasha' and Yahh; Jah has saved; Jeshajah,
the name of seven Israelites -- Isaiah, Jesaiah, Jeshaiah. see HEBREW yasha'. ...
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Library

Saved to Serve.
... (Luke v:1-11.) Saved to Serve. There ... organization. Their motto is, "Saved to
Serve." Some seem to put the period in after the first word. ...
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Saved by Saving.
... The Pressing Emergency Saved by Saving. And then there's a yet graver peril
threatening. It's quite ... The saving part was saved. Only that ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks with world winners/saved by saving.htm

Why are Men Saved?
... Why Are Men Saved? A Sermon (No.115). ... REV. CH SPURGEON. at the Music Hall, Royal
Surrey Gardens. "Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake.""Psalm 106:8. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/why are men saved.htm

The Saved.
... HEAVEN. LVI. THE SAVED. Mi wela fyrdd dan s?�l 6,6,8,6,6,6,8,6. I see a myriad saved,.
Who once were faint as I; Now they have climbed the rocky steeps,. ...
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Saved by Grace;
... SAVED BY GRACE; OR, A DISCOURSE OF THE GRACE OF GOD: SHOWING". I. WHAT IT
IS TO BE SAVED. II. WHAT IT IS TO BE SAVED BY GRACE. III. ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/saved by grace.htm

Perishing or Being Saved
... CORINTHIANS (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) PERISHING OR BEING SAVED. 'For the
preaching of the Cross is to them that perish foolishness ...
/.../romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/perishing or being saved.htm

Saved by Faith. PM
... 245 Saved by Faith. PM. Justified by Faith. I have found redemption in the
Savior's blood, I am saved by faith in his blood, in his ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/245 saved by faith p m.htm

Sirs, what must I do to be Saved? and they Said, Believe on the ...
... Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus
Christ. Who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness ...
/.../finney/lectures to professing christians/sirs what must i do.htm

The Jerusalem Sinner Saved;
... THE JERUSALEM SINNER SAVED; OR, GOOD NEWS FOR THE VILEST OF MEN; ... ALL, whether young
or old, great or small, must be saved by grace, or fall into perdition. ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the jerusalem sinner saved.htm

Conditions of Being Saved
... X. CONDITIONS OF BEING SAVED. "What must I do to be saved?"-Acts xvi.30. ... I. What
sinners must not do to be saved; and. II. What they must do. ...
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Resources
How old was David when he was anointed, fought Goliath, became king, died? | GotQuestions.org

How can I be saved? | GotQuestions.org

Counseling Related Questions (All) | GotQuestions.org

How: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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