KEYWORDS of Christianity SALVATION October 28, 2001

Who sends us… to heaven to hell God Us

Psalm 14:3 All have turned aside, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.

Psalm 53:3 Everyone has turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.

Romans 3:10 As it is written: "There is no one righteous, not even one.”

Isaiah 64:6 All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags.

Psalm 51:5 Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.

Ephesians 2:1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins.

1 John 1:8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.

Matthew 19:25-26 When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, "Who then can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible.”

Ephesians 2:3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath.

Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

God Saves Us

Romans 6:23 But the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- not by works, so that no one can boast.

2 Thessalonians 2:13 But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit.

Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit-- fruit that will last.

2 Timothy 1:8-9 …who has saved us and called us to a holy life -- not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace.

1 Peter 1:2 …who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood.

1 Thessalonians 1:4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you.

Titus 3:5 He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.

Ephesians 2:5 He made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions-- it is by grace you have been saved.

We Can Reject

Romans 2:8 But for those who are self- seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger.

1 Thessalonians 4:8 Therefore, he who rejects this instruction does not reject man but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit.

Acts 7:51 "You stiff-necked people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are just like your fathers: You always resist the Holy Spirit!”

Hebrews 2:3 How shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him.

The salvation message of Forrest Gump

Who sends us… to heaven to hell God Us

Who sends us… to heaven to hell God Us

Who sends us… to heaven to hell God Us

Who sends us… to heaven to hell God Us

Various Passages

Salvation was the purpose of Christ’s coming For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost. (Luke 19:10)

Salvation is the will of God …who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. (1 Timothy 2:4)

Salvation is the goal of faith For you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. (1 Peter 1:9)

Salvation brings angels Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? (Hebrews 1:14)

Salvation is just the start Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation. (1 Peter 2:2)

Salvation can be carried by us to others I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth. (Acts 13:47)

Salvation protects Take the helmet of salvation. (Ephesians 6:17)

Salvation is global For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Salvation is personal But I call to God, and the LORD saves me. (Psalm 55:16)

Salvation is illogical For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (1 Corinthians 1:18)

Salvation is now I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation. (2 Corinthians 2:6)

Salvation is found only in Christ Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved. (Acts 4:12)

Salvation is putting the gun down "Now then," said Joshua, "yield your hearts to the LORD, the God of Israel." (Joshua 24:23)