Salvation

Subject: Salvation

Scripture Reading: Romans 10: 1 - 13

Memory Verse: Acts 4: 12

Objective: To underscore the critical need for salvation and identify its origin.

Introduction: Salvation is the immediate gift of spiritual and eternal deliverance by God upon those who meet the conditions of repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the sole mediator (Acts 4: 12), and confess Him as Lord (Romans 10: 10). The gospel serves as the instrument of this salvation (Romans 1: 16).

1.      What was the divine evaluation of the completed creation, and what events followed? Genesis 1: 26 -31, Genesis 2: 15 - 17, Genesis 3: 6 - 8 & 16 - 19, Romans 8: 20 - 22

2.      What do the following scriptures reveal regarding man’s condition? Matthew 19: 16 - 17, Romans 3: 9 - 12 & 23, Romans 5: 12, Isaiah 53: 6

3.      What was Jesus’ response to the disciples’ inquiry about salvation’s possibility? Matthew 19: 25 - 26; John 3: 16 - 17; 1 Corinthians 15: 19 - 22

Note: The narrative of Scripture consistently emphasizes mankind’s need for salvation, not hero worship of Biblical figures. Even the most prominent servants of God sinned. This underscores that the glory of salvation belongs to God alone. Romans 3: 19 - 20 shows that the Law silences all human boasting.

4.      How can salvation be achieved? Joel 2: 32, John 6: 28 - 29, Acts 2: 21 & 38

5.      What happens to people when they are saved? Ezekiel 36: 25 - 27, Romans 3: 21 - 26, Romans 8: 1, Romans 12: 1 - 2

Note: The simplicity of salvation lies in its completeness by Christ. ‘It is finished’ (John 19:30) confirms that redemption is fully accomplished by Him and freely offered.

6.      How are we assured of salvation? 2 Timothy 2: 10 - 13, Romans 8: 38 - 39, 1 John 5: 11 - 13

Conclusion: It should be evident that everyone is in need of salvation. The good news is that it is readily available to all who come to the Father through His Son. We will spend the next few weeks understanding and appreciating the extent of God’s grace and love for His creation.