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Repairing Our Understanding: Salvation
March 14, 2021 / Troy SpradlinOne of the reasons why there is so much religious confusion in the world has to do with a misunderstanding of the terms involved. Take the word “salvation,” for instance, what is the truth regarding what it is and how to obtain it? It requires “Repairing Our Understanding” – a new series.
I. ASSESSMENT
A. Salvation means, “” (dictionary)
B. Some of the various ideas, or concepts from around the world for accessing salvation include:
C. Our assessment reveals two things:
1. It is a !
2. Our !
Scripture References: 2 Peter 3:16
II. DECISION
A. The desired outcome for repairing something is that it will be .
B. Some of the “tools” required include and ; a singular
C. The “materials” needed include: being ; ; and .
1 Cor 15:1-4; Acts 2:33; Isaiah 1:18; Acts 17:11; 2 Tim 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:3,20-21; 1 Tim 4:13; 2 Tim 2:15; James 2:14-20
III. RESTORATION
A. What does the Bible teach about salvation?
1. Mankind it. (Ephesians 2:1-2)
2. God for it
3. It is obtained through . (Romans 6:17; 2 Thessalonians 1:8)
Scripture References: Genesis 3:1-15; Romans 5:8, 12, 3:23 6:23; Isaiah 59:2; John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8; Titus 2:11; Heb 5:9; Acts 4:12; 2 Timothy 2:10; John 14:6; Romans 6:17