Repairing Our Understanding: Salvation

One 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