What is Salvation?
Salvation is the saving of my soul from sin and the consequences of disobedience. Salvation determines my eternal life with Jesus in Heaven. Below you will find the pathway to salvation is through Jesus Christ.
#1 Assume the responsibility of your wrong actions [sin]
1 John 1:8a “If we claim that we’re free of sin, we’re only fooling ourselves…” MSG
#2 Believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, that He was resurrected from the dead, and lives to rescue people from eternal destruction
John 20:31 “These [Scriptures] are written down so that you will believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and in the act of believing, have real and eternal life…” MSG
#3 Stop challenging God for control of your life [repent]
1 John 1:8b “If we admit our sin—make a clean break from them—He won’t let us down; He will be true to Himself,” [and forgive sin]. MSG
#4 Ask Jesus Christ to remove the guilt of all the wrong you have done [forgiveness]
1 John 1:9 “He will forgive our sins and purge us of all wrongdoings.” MSG
#5 Commit your life to following the truth of Christ by praying:
I assume the responsibility of my sin.
I believe you are the Son of God and that you came to rescue me from eternal destruction.
I choose to stop challenging you for control of my life and I turn from my sin.
I ask you to forgive my sin and help me gain freedom from my past disobedience.
I invite you to come into my life and save me from the punishment of my sin.
Please help me to be aware that you are leading my life every day.
Thank you for giving me eternal life with you in Heaven.
In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.