While salvation refers to the redemptive act of God in plucking a sinner from the ways of death, it must not be regarded as an isolated event of the past. It is good to regard Salvation as “Saved from….”<\/p>\n
1. Saved from eternal death—by faith….no need for knowledge. It is the logical end point of election. This position is different from Pastor Quek ( refer sermon on 3\/3\/19)<\/p>\n
2. progressively saved from the attacks from the devil through knowledge of God’s words<\/p>\n
SALVATION is one of the most precious words in the Gospel vocabulary. It embodies all the wonderful and gracious acts of GOD towards sinful man, effected through our Lord Jesus Christ. It has many facets to its meaning, which we shall shortly consider.\u00a0 However, if one is asked, what do you understand by \u201cSALVATION\u201d,\u00a0 a concise definition is<\/p>\n
DELIVERANCE FROM THE PENALTY AND POWER OF SIN.<\/p>\n
The above definition summarises the many blessings and benefits of GOD to man in SALVATION. We shall now proceed to examine the other meanings of this word.<\/p>\n
1 John 1:9, \u201cIf we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u201c… though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 (Isaiah 1:18).<\/p>\n \u201cBeing justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in His blood …\u201d<\/em> (Romans 3:24, 25).<\/p>\n \u201cMuch more then, being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him\u201d<\/em> (Romans 5:9).<\/p>\n \u201cNot by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost\u201d<\/em> (Titus 3:5).<\/p>\n 79<\/p>\n \u201cExcept a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God\u201d<\/em> (John 3:5).<\/p>\n \u201cTherefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away: behold, all things are become new\u201d<\/em> (2 Corinthians 5:17).<\/p>\n Romans 3:19-24, \u201cNow we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.\u00a0 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Romans 3:28, \u201cTherefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Romans 8:17, \u201cAnd if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Romans 8:30, \u201cMoreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u201c… ye should shew forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous light\u201d<\/em> (1 Peter 2:9).<\/p>\n \u201cWho hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the Kingdom of His dear Son:\u00a0 In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins\u201d <\/em>(Colossians 1:13,14).<\/p>\n \u201cVerily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on <\/em><\/p>\n Him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation, but is passed from death unto life\u201d<\/em> \u00a0(John 5:24).<\/p>\n \u201cChrist hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us\u201d<\/em> (Galatians 3:13).<\/p>\n \u201cIn whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace\u201d<\/em> (Ephesians 1:7).<\/p>\n Christ … by His own blood … obtained eternal redemption for us (Hebrews 9:12).<\/p>\n \u201cFor if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by His life\u201d <\/em>(Romans 5:10).<\/p>\n \u201cBut as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name\u201d<\/em> (John 1:12).<\/p>\n \u201cFor as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.\u00a0 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.\u00a0 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:\u00a0 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together\u201d<\/em> (Romans 8:14-17).<\/p>\n 1 John 3:2, \u201cBeloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n When a sinner cries to God because of his sinful state and he accepts Jesus Christ into his heart as Lord and Saviour, the journey of his salvation begins. This is the start of his salvation \u201cprocess.\u201d It is true that his salvation is secured for all eternity but while he is on this earth there is a process called sanctification.<\/p>\n While salvation refers to the redemptive act of God in plucking a sinner from the ways of death, it must not be regarded as an isolated event of the past. For God\u2019s saving grace and power continue to be operative in a believer\u2019s life, ever effectual in his daily life \u201csaving him, keeping him, from all sin and shame\u201d as the Gospel chorus says.<\/p>\n For every believer, then, it is good for him to be reminded of God\u2019s precious promise, that we are \u201ckept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time\u201d<\/em> (1 Peter 1:5).<\/p>\n Paul\u2019s prayer expresses the same thought:\u00a0 \u201cAnd the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 (1 Thessalonians 5:23). And the verse following says, \u201cFaithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it.\u201d<\/em> What a comfort it is to know that God who calls us to salvation continues to preserve us.<\/p>\n However, this does not exempt us from doing our part.\u00a0 The Apostle Paul exhorts the professing believers to \u201cwork out your own salvation with fear and trembling\u201d <\/em>(Philippians 2:12).<\/p>\n Believers must be diligent and serious about their salvation: our salvation must not be neglected. To \u201cwork out\u201d is in the present tense implying that it is a continuous working out that will last a lifetime. The believer is to take true pains, searching out his own heart and mind to make sure that he is definitely saved. Salvation is free and invisible to the naked eyes but the fruit of salvation is very real. There must be a total transformation in his life.<\/p>\n Galatians 5:22-23, \u201cBut the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Ephesians 5:8-13, \u201cFor ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n If our faith is not backed by works, the Bible says that it is dead (James 2:26).<\/p>\n James 2:26, \u201cFor as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n The fruit of salvation must not be confused with the foundation of our salvation. The foundation of our salvation is Jesus Christ and we are saved by grace through faith in Christ. The evidence of our salvation is called the fruit. This was what James emphasized.<\/p>\n God never intended for us to exist without a corporeal body. When a believer dies in the Lord he is absent from the body and present with the LORD. But he is in heaven in spirit form. The final consummation of our SALVATION will come when our Lord Jesus returns to \u201csubdue all things unto Himself\u201d. For \u201cGod also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in Heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 (Philippians 2:9-11).<\/p>\n In that day, our SALVATION will be complete. We know that \u201cwhen He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is\u201d (1 John 3:2). \u201cFor our conversation is in Heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto His glorious body, according to the working whereby He is able even to subdue all things unto Himself\u201d<\/em> (Philippians 3:20,21). This is the climax of our salvation: receiving a glorified body.<\/p>\n We shall then have glorious immortal bodies like our Lord\u2019s resurrection body. Then shall we be ushered unto the everlasting Kingdom of God, prepared for all the redeemed ones.<\/p>\n 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, \u201cSo also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n HOW CAN WE BE SAVED?<\/strong><\/p>\n This is the most vital and crucial question which each one of us must face, for if a person is not saved, then he is lost, condemned to eternal punishment.<\/p>\n The way of salvation is given in God\u2019s Word. It is quite clear what one must do to be saved. Briefly stated, there are four steps to SALVATION. This is not a chronological sequence but a theological one.<\/p>\n John 3:17-18, \u201cFor God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n JESUS IS THE ONLY WORTHY SAVIOUR.<\/p>\n \u201cBelieve on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house\u201d<\/em> (Acts 16:31).<\/p>\n We must believe on Jesus and none else for our salvation.<\/p>\n \u201cWhosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.\u00a0\u00a0 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven\u201d<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 10:32,33).<\/p>\n Let us not be ashamed to confess Him publicly. The best way to tell others that Christ is our only Lord and Saviour is to obey Him in water baptism.<\/p>\n WHAT IS MEANT BY ASSURANCE OF SALVATION?<\/strong><\/p>\n It is the believer\u2019s firm conviction that by faith in Christ he has been saved and will be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n While erroneous teachings abound perverting the clear teaching of Scripture, nevertheless, all true believers should know that<\/p>\n John 10:28-29, \u201cAnd I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Romans 8:38-39, \u201cFor I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n THE ASSURANCE OF SALVATION?<\/strong><\/p>\n Our assurance of salvation rests wholly on faith in the unchanging and perfect Word of God, and His precious promises.<\/p>\n It must be plainly understood that our salvation is founded solely on CHRIST and HIS FINISHED WORK OF REDEMPTION on the CROSS.<\/p>\n \u201cOn Christ the solid Rock I stand All other ground is sinking sand\u201d<\/p>\n No man or woman, no priest, no saint can purchase redemption for us. \u201cAnd every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: But this man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; … For by one offering He had perfected for ever them that are sanctified\u201d <\/em>(Hebrews 10:11,12,14).<\/p>\n Jesus, by one sacrifice of Himself, paid the debt for sins ONCE FOR ALL (Hebrews\u00a0 10:10).\u00a0 His work is complete and perfect. We cannot add to it, nor can we work for it or pay for it.<\/p>\n CHRIST\u2019S SALVATION IS OFFERED FREE. IT IS GOD\u2019S\u00a0 GRACE.<\/p>\n Faith \u2013 a total, unconditional and unreserved TRUST \u2013 in CHRIST is the KEY to our obtaining GOD\u2019S FREE GIFT OF SALVATION.\u00a0 \u201cFor by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves:\u00a0 it is the gift of God:\u00a0 Not of works, lest any man should boast\u201d<\/em> (Ephesians\u00a0 2:8,9).<\/p>\n We cite the example of Abraham. \u201cAbraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness \u2026 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God \u2026 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on Him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; who was delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our justification\u201d<\/em> (Romans 4:3, 20, 22-25).<\/p>\n \u201cBut without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him\u201d <\/em>(Heb 11:6).<\/p>\n SALVATION IS OURS WHEN WE EXERCISE FAITH IN CHRIST, GOD\u2019S WORD CLEARLY SAYS SO.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Many verses can be quoted, but we shall just take a few.\u00a0 \u201cBut as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 (John 1:12).\u00a0 \u201cHe that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life\u201d<\/em> (John 3:36).\u00a0 \u201cHe that heareth my word, and believeth on Him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life\u201d<\/em> (John\u00a0 5:24).<\/p>\n The Christian\u2019s life is not always smooth sailing. There will be moments of trial and temptation. Perhaps, at times his faith is sorely shaken, and he may doubt whether his salvation is secure. It is not a perfect life but a holy life. A Christian whose sin is pointed out to him will not look for a scapegoat but will humbly cry to God in repentance and ask for forgiveness like King David. 2 Samuel 12:13, \u201cAnd David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Every child of God who has truly given his heart and life to the Saviour may rest on the sure promises of God\u2019s Word. If he would persevere in prayer and diligently study the Word of God, he will strive to continuously conform to the image of Christ, God\u2019s only begotten Son. Ephesians 4:13-15, \u201cTill we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n The Word of God is rich in precious promises, assuring every true believer of the Heavenly Father\u2019s intimate and personal interest and concern in his eternal security and welfare. No earthly father will allow his child to be forcibly snatched from his care. How much more concerned is our Heavenly Father for His child\u2019s safety!<\/p>\n For the comfort and assurance of the believer we quote below some of the numerous verses from God\u2019s Word in which he may find perfect peace and confidence.<\/p>\n \u201cFor the Lord\u2019s portion is His people;\u00a0 Jacob is the lot of His inheritance.\u00a0 He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; He led him about, He instructed him, He kept him as the apple of His eye\u201d<\/em> (Deuteronomy 32:9,10).<\/p>\n \u201cMy sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:\u00a0 And I give unto them eternal life;\u00a0 and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.\u00a0\u00a0 My Father, which give them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father\u2019s hand\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 (John 10:27, 28, 29).<\/p>\n \u201cWho shall separate us from the love of Christ?\u00a0 shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?\u00a0 … Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us\u201d\u00a0 <\/em>(Romans\u00a0 8:35,37).<\/p>\n \u201cBeing confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 (Philippians 1:6).<\/p>\n \u201cBut this man (Jesus), because He continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 (Hebrews 7:24, 25).<\/p>\n \u201c… I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 (2 Timothy\u00a0 1:12).<\/p>\n We are \u201ckept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.\u00a0 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 (1 Peter 1:5, 6).<\/p>\n IN SUMMARY:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n THE CHILD OF GOD, TRULY SAVED, BORN AGAIN, MAY REST IN THE FULL ASSURANCE THAT HIS SALVATION IS SEALED BY GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT UNTO THE DAY OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH THE SHED BLOOD OF CHRIST ON CALVARY\u2019S CROSS.<\/p>\n WE CONCLUDE:<\/strong> ONCE SAVED, FOREVER SAVED. THIS IS GOD\u2019S PRECIOUS PROMISE TO ALL BELIEVERS.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lesson 8: Assurance of Salvation<\/p>\n BIBLE KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 8:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fill in the blanks:<\/p>\n Underline the correct answers:<\/p>\n (c) by saying \u201cHail Mary\u201d many, many times.<\/p>\n ASSURANCE\u00a0OF SALVATION SALVATION – WHAT IT IS While salvation refers to the redemptive act of God in plucking a sinner from the ways of death, it must not be regarded as an isolated event of the past. It is good to regard Salvation as “Saved from….” 1. Saved from eternal death—by faith….no need for knowledge. 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SALVATION: A CONTINUING WORK OF GOD – SANCTIFICATION<\/h4>\n
SALVATION: FINAL DELIVERANCE AND BLESSING – GLORIFICATION<\/h4>\n
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HOW CAN A BELIEVER HAVE<\/h4>\n
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MAY WE REMEMBER GOD\u2019S PRECIOUS PROMISES TO ALL BELIEVERS<\/h4>\n
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