1. God’s Plan for Saving Man For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. (Titus 2:11) Men teach many conflicting ideas about salvation. God’s plan is simple and clearly reveled in the New Testament.

2. Why We Need A Plan Because man is a sinner (Rom. 3:23; 1 Jn. 3:4) Because sin leads to death (Rom. 6:23) Because goodness alone does not save (Acts 10:2; 11:14) Because man must do what the Lord commands (Matt. 7:21; Heb. 5:9; Acts 9:6) Accept consequences of our choice (2 Thess. 1:9)

3. Divine Side in Salvation God sent His Son (Jn. 3:16) God bestowed His grace (Eph. 2:8-9) Jesus shed his blood (Eph. 1:7; Lk. 19:10) The Holy Spirit revealed God’s will to man (Eph. 3:3-5; Rom. 1:16-17) God has done His part and He requires that man do his part.

4. Human Side in Salvation Hear the gospel (Matt. 17:5; Rom. 10:17) Faith in Christ (Jn. 8:24; Jas. 2:24) Repentance of sins (Acts 17:30; Mt. 21:28-31) Confess Christ before men (Matt. 10:32; Rom. 10:9) Baptism (Mk. 16:16; 1 Pet. 3:21) – Acts 22:16; 2:38; Rom. 6:3-4; Acts 8:36-39; Gal. 3:27) Be faithful (Acts 2:47; Rev. 2:10; 1 Cor. 15:58)