1. Salvation Misconceptions

2. The Salvation of Man The salvation of man is the central theme of the Bible and covers the entire Bible Yet, it is one of the most misunderstood subjects of all time –Many do not accept Bible truth –Most others twist Bible truth –Few teach Bible truth on the subject

3. Salvation Misconceptions There is no such thing as salvation from sin; no need for salvation (Lk. 19:9-10) Salvation is merely the improvement of society and environment (Lk. 1:77; 2 Tim. 2:10) Everyone will be saved (Rom. 11:22; Heb. 2:3) There are many saviors (Acts 4:12) All believers in Christ will be saved (Mt. 7:21-22)

4. Salvation Misconceptions Goodness alone saves (Acts 10:2; 11:14) Saved by faith only (Rom. 10:10; 2 Cor. 7:10; Eph. 1:13; Phil. 2:12; Heb. 5:9) Baptism has nothing to do with salvation (Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16; 1 Pet. 3:21) Christ, not the church, is necessary for salvation (Col. 1:18,24) Once saved, always saved (Gal. 5:4)

5. Salvation and the Bible Salvation misconceptions taught and believed allow people to… –Act anyway they want –Keep from making a commitment –Keep from being restricted –Fellowship more people –Make others feel comfortable

6. Salvation and the Bible Salvation as planned and taught by God in the Bible is different; it is strict (Psa. 119:41) We must not be ashamed of true Bible salvation (Rom. 1:16) Now is the time for true salvation (2 Cor. 6:2)