What Does the Bible Say About Salvation?
Scripture reveals that salvation is God's gift through Jesus alone—not something we earn, but something we receive by faith.
Scripture on Salvation
Ephesians 2:8-9
New Testament
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast."
John 3:16
New Testament
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
Romans 10:9
New Testament
"If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
Acts 4:12
New Testament
"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved."
Isaiah 53:5-6
Old Testament
"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all."
The Bottom Line
You can't work your way to God, but God worked His way to you.
Try Today
Tell one person why you trust in Jesus for salvation, not your own goodness.
Prayer
Jesus told us to ask, seek, and knock (Matthew 7:7)—and salvation begins with an honest prayer.
Father, I know I can't save myself. I've tried to be good enough, but I fall short every time. Thank You for sending Jesus to pay for my sin on the cross. I believe He died for me and rose again. I confess Him as Lord and receive Your gift of salvation. Make me new. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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