Dictionary of Bible Themes: 6512 salvation, necessity and basis of

6512 salvation, necessity and basis of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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Scripture stresses that fallen human beings are cut off from God on account of their sin. All need to be saved, if they are to enter into a new relationship with God as their Creator and Redeemer. Salvation is not the result of human achievement, privilege or wisdom, but depends totally upon the graciousness of a loving God, supremely expressed in the cross of Jesus Christ. People must respond in repentance and faith if they are to benefit from God's offer of salvation in Christ.

The necessity of salvation

The universal rule of sin in human nature

Isaiah 64:6; Romans 3:19-23; Romans 5:12-18; Romans 7:24; Ephesians 2:3

Sin cuts humanity off from God

Isaiah 59:1-2 See also Genesis 3:22-24; Ephesians 2:1-5; Ephesians 4:18

Sin enslaves humanity to evil

Jeremiah 13:23; Hosea 5:4; Zechariah 7:11-12; Romans 7:14-20; 2 Peter 2:13-19

Salvation is grounded in the love of God

Salvation is not based on human achievement

Romans 3:28; Ephesians 2:8-9 See also Acts 15:7-11; Romans 4:1-3; Romans 5:1-2; Galatians 2:16,21; 2 Timothy 1:9

Salvation is grounded in God's love for his people

Ephesians 2:4-5 See also Deuteronomy 7:1-8; John 3:16-17; Romans 5:8; 2 Thessalonians 2:16; 1 John 4:9-19