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What is the key belief of salvation?
Salvation through grace Grace is the unconditional love that God has for everyone. Salvation does not need to be earned. Instead, it can be achieved by believing in God and his son Jesus Christ.
Are good works necessary for salvation?
Faith is necessary to salvation unconditionally. Good works are necessary only conditionally, that is if there is time and opportunity. The thief on the cross in Luke 23:39-43 is Wesley’s example of this.
What was Jesus role in salvation?
Jesus’ death and resurrection proves to Christians that he is the Saviour that God promised and the path to salvation . Through his death and resurrection, Jesus atoned for the sins of humanity, allowing them to be reconciled with God.
What does the Bible say about belief in Jesus and salvation?
Bible verses about belief in Jesus and salvation Matthew 24:13: “The one who has endured to the end will be saved.” Meaning: To gain salvation, people must maintain their faithfulness throughout their life. Acts 16:30, 31: “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will get saved.”
Is believing in Jesus enough to be saved?
Yes, believing in Jesus is enough to be saved. However, for the sake of clarity, we must explain a few things. First of all, there are many false religious groups out there who say they believe in Jesus but in actuality do not.
What does it mean to believe in Jesus Christ?
So, believing in Jesus means you believe that he is God and flesh ( Colossians 2:9 ). In addition, you must believe the gospel ( Mark 1:15) which is defined as the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus ( 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 ). What is true belief? Not only must you believe in the true Jesus, but you must also have true faith.
Is salvation free or does it cost?
You may have heard the expression, “Salvation is free, but it isn’t cheap.” God’s gift of life to us cost Jesus Christ His life. He, the very Son of God, willingly surrendered His life so that we might receive God’s wonderful gift of eternal life.