THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION

Salvation represents the work of God by which He rescues man from the eternal ruin of sin, giving to him eternal life.

Past Tense - Justification At the moment of conversion, a sinner is declared righteous and becomes a child of God.  This is salvation from the penalty of sin.

Present Tense - Sanctification At the moment of salvation, we become partakers of the divine nature. A progressive change begins to take place, as we become conformed to the image of Christ.  This is salvation from the power of sin.

Future Tense - Glorification When a believer enters the presence of the Lord, the resurrected body will be free from every trace and effect of sin.  This is salvation from the presence of sin.

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves:
it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
Ephesians 2:8, 9

God's grace is His unmerited, undeserved favor. God saves sinners by grace. His great love for lost sinners is expressed through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ.

"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that,
while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
Romans 5:8

Salvation is a gift of God which must be received by faith. A gift is freely given, and must be freely received. It is paid for by another and given out of love not merit.

"The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Romans 6:23

Note: Salvation can not be by both grace and works! (Romans 4:4, 5 & 11:6)

God saves sinners for the praise of His glory.  Note the following verses: Ephesians 1:6, 12, 14; Isaiah 43:7, 21

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