1. Drilling Bible Basics
Salvation in Christ
“Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.“ Acts 4:12

2. Galatians 3:15-29 Sons of God by faith…
Baptized into Christ – put on Christ
Abraham
The Promise
The Law
Faith (Gospel)
No longer under “old covenant”
All one in Christ
Heirs according to the promise
Abraham’s seed
NEW COVENANT

3. Pointing to Jesus “In the name of Jesus Christ”
Acts 2:38
“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ”
Acts 16:31
“Calling on the name of the Lord”
Acts 22:16

4. The Sin Problem Sin separates men from God— all men have sinned.
Isaiah 59:1,2
Romans 3:23
The wages of sin is death.
John 8:24
Romans 6:23
Man is helpless to save himself.
Ephesians 2:1,12
Proverbs 14:12

5. Salvation Came to Sinful Man
God wants all men to be saved.
1 Timothy 2:4
2 Peter 3:9
He sent Jesus to save man from sin.
John 3:16
Luke 19:10
God demonstrated grace and mercy toward us.
Ephesians 2:4,5
Romans 3:24,25

6. Jesus’ Death on the Cross Provided Salvation
Christ died to justify us and reconcile us to God.
Romans 6:6-11
Jesus’ death was a sacrifice for sin. He was offered once for the forgiveness of our sins.
Once at the end of the ages (Hebrews 9:26).
One sacrifice for sins forever (Hebrews 10:11,12).
His blood purges us from sin (Hebrews 9:22).
Jesus died for us. We’ve been redeemed (1 Peter 1:18-21).

7. Man Obtains Salvation Through Faith in Christ
We are justified by faith; we have access, by faith, to God’s grace.
Romans 5:1,2
Faith involves obedience to God’s commands.
Not by faith only (James 2:24-26)

8. Man Obtains Salvation Through Faith in Christ
What a person must do to be saved:
Hear
Romans 10:17; James 1:21
Believe
John 6:29; Acts 16:31,32
Repent
Acts 2:38; 17:30

9. Man Obtains Salvation Through Faith in Christ
What a person must do to be saved:
Confess
Acts 8:37; Romans 10:9,10
Be baptized in water
Acts 2:38; 22:16
Galatians 3:27
Romans 6:4
1 Corinthians 12:13

10. Remaining Faithful We must beware of departing from God.
Hebrews 3:12-14
Our salvation is secure if we remain faithful.
1 Corinthians 15:58; 2 John 9
Those who are faithful until death will receive an eternal reward.
Revelation 2:10

11. Jesus Is the Only Way!
“Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6)
“…In an acceptable time I have heard you, And in the day of salvation I have helped you. Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2)