Got Salvation?

Hi, all!

It's been a while since we've specifically discussed the topic of salvation here on our blog. We get asked more about salvation than almost any other subject, and rightly so. People who are interested in learning more about Christ find this subject very intriguing. I am also aware that for some of us, salvation is one of those things that gets stored somewhere in the back of our minds. Right?

Certainly, there are many pressing "earthly" matters that dominate our daily lives. But, I would like like to submit to you that salvation is something that cannot be put until some other more convenient time. None of us knows when we will draw our last breath on Earth. Our days are not guaranteed, but our death is (James 4:14). That being said, let me submit something for you to consider. Your eternal life depends on it.

Now, I am going to ask you the most important question of life. Your joy or your sorrow for all eternity depends upon your answer. The question is: Are you saved? It is not a question of how good you are, nor if you are a church member, but are you saved? Are you sure you will go to Heaven when you die?

God says in order to go to Heaven, you must be born again. In John 3:7, Jesus said to Nicodemus, “Ye must be born again.” In the Bible God gives us the plan of how to be born again which means to be saved. His plan is simple! You can be saved today. How?

First, you must realize you are a sinner (Romans 3:23). And, because you are a sinner, you are condemned to death (Romans 6:23). This includes eternal separation from God in Hell (Hebrews 9:27). But the news isn't all doom and gloom. God loved you so much He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus, to bear your sin and die in your place (2 Corinthians 5:21).

You see, Jesus had to shed His blood and die for us (Lev. 17:11; Hebrews 9:22; Romans 5:8). Although we cannot understand how, God said my sins and your sins were laid upon Jesus and He died in our place. He became our substitute. It's true. God cannot lie. So what does this mean? Simply believe in Him as the one who bore your sin, died in your place, was buried, and whom God resurrected. His resurrection powerfully assures that the believer can claim everlasting life when Jesus is received as Savior. Just take God at His word and claim His salvation by faith.

Believe, and you will be saved. No church, no association, no good works can save you. Remember, God does the saving. All of it! God’s simple plan of salvation is ths: You are a sinner. Therefore, unless you believe on Jesus Who died in your place, you will spend eternity in Hell. If you believe in Him as your crucified, buried, and risen Savior, you receive forgiveness for all of your sins and His gift of eternal salvation by faith.

You say, “Oh sure, it can't be that simple.” But I say "Yes, it is that simple!" It is scriptural. It is God’s plan. Believe in Jesus and receive Him as Savior today. But in addition, you can't just sit there. Don't trust your feelings. They change. Stand on God’s promises. They never change. After you are saved, there are three things to practice daily for spiritual growth:

Pray -- you talk to God.
Read your Bible -- God talks to you.
Witness -- you talk for God.
You should also be baptized in obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ as a public testimony of your salvation, and then unite with a Bible-believing church without delay (2 Timothy 1:8).

Say this Prayer with me:

"Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen."

If you've prayed this prayer of salvation with true conviction and heart, you are now a follower of Jesus. This is a fact, whether or not you feel any different. Religious systems may have led you to believe that you should feel something - a warm glow, a tingle, or some other mystical experience. The fact is, you may, or you may not. If you have prayed the prayer of salvation and meant it, you are now a follower of Jesus. The Bible tells us that your eternal salvation is secure! (Romans 10:9)

Welcome to the family of God! I encourage you now to find a local church where you can be baptized and grow in the knowledge of God through His Word, the Bible. Hopefully, I helped answer some of your questions, or at the very least, encouraged some of you to give this topic further attention. Thank you for visiting with us. I wish you all a blessed day!

May God bless you,

Eve