Seven Bible Descriptions of Salvation

Psalm 37:39

 

This is the doctrine of Holy Scripture: — Salvation is the work of God alone, a gracious work of God wrought for and in chosen sinners, without their aid or assistance, through the mediatorial work of the Lord Jesus Christ and the gracious, irresistible operations of the Holy Spirit. Here are seven Bible descriptions of salvation. I ask only that you read them carefully and honestly, comparing Scripture with Scripture. If you will do so, you will see clearly that ÒSalvation is of the Lord!Ó

 

1. ÒThy SalvationÓ — ÒI have waited for thy salvation, O LORDÓ (Genesis 49:18). Salvation belongs to God. It is his prerogative and his work alone. He gives it and withholds it according to his own sovereign will.

 

2. ÒEternal SalvationÓ — ÒAnd being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey himÓ (Hebrews 5:9). Salvation is an eternal work of God. It was devised and secured, predestinated and purposed, and performed, finished, and perfected in the covenant of grace before the world began. Read your Bible and you will see that this is so (Romans 8:29-30; Revelation 13:8; Hebrews 4:3).

 

3. ÒCommon SalvationÓ — ÒBeloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saintsÓ (Jude 3). When Jude speaks of Òthe common salvation,Ó he is simply telling us that all GodÕs elect receive, experience, and possess the same salvation. The blessings and benefits of grace belong equally and fully to all who are in Christ (Ephesians 1:3).

 

4. ÒYour Own SalvationÓÒWherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.Ó (Philippians 2:12). I like that! If you are saved, the salvation you have is Òyour own salvation.Ó God devised it for you. Christ purchased it for you. The Holy Spirit brought it to you and wrought it in you. It is yours forever! If you trust the Lord Jesus Christ all that is included in that word ÒsalvationÓ is your personal property and possession forever. It belongs to you by the gift of the grace of God.

 

5. ÒSo Great SalvationÓ — ÒHow shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard himÓ (Hebrews 2:3). It comes from the great God, through the merits of our great Substitute, by the power of GodÕs great, Holy Spirit, to great sinners, and brings all the great bounty of GodÕs great grace!

 

6. ÒEverlasting SalvationÓÒBut Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without endÓ (Isaiah 45:17). GodÕs salvation is eternal both ways. It is from everlasting to everlasting.

 

7. ÒSalvation To Our GodÓ — ÒAfter this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the LambÓ (Revelation 7:9-12). That salvation which belongs to God and comes from God shall return to God in everlasting praise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don Fortner

 

 

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