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Back to the Bible Concerning How to be Saved from Sin
By Willie Alvarenga
INTRODUCTION
Yes brethren, the world needs to go back to the Bible concerning what a person must do to be saved from sin.
The subject of salvation is a very controversial one.
Why is this the case, some one may ask?
Well, there is so much that is being said concerning what a person must do to be saved from sin.
For example, the following error has been taught by many concerning salvation:
Denominations say that in order to be saved, one must…
1. Accept Jesus as your personal savior
2.
You must pray Jesus into your heart
3. Faith alone will save you
4. Just confess Jesus as your savior and you will be saved
5. Accept the Lordship of Jesus and you will be saved
6. Touch the radio and pray, and you will be saved
7. Send your contribution and the Lord will give you salvation
8.
There is nothing you can do to be saved from sin, Jesus did it all
9. Flip your headlights on and off to show that you are being saved
These are some of the errors that have been taught concerning what a person must do to be saved.
The question that we should consider is: What does the Bible teach concerning salvation from sin?
With this in mind, let us consider in this lesson several points:
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The need to go back to the Bible concerning what a person must do to be saved from sin.
2. The Bible’s teaching concerning what a person must do to be saved from sin.
3. The need to obey today, not tomorrow.
Let us learn as much as we can from this lesson.
This will help us to be ready to give an answer concerning the subject of salvation.
THE NEED TO GO BACK TO THE BIBLE CONCERNING WHAT A PERSON MUST DO TO BE SAVED
As we have said, there is a great need to go back to the Bible concerning the subject of salvation.
There is so much error that is being taught on this.
The question is: Why must we go back to the Bible concerning salvation?
Let me suggest a few reasons why:
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There is so much confusion concerning salvation — we already pointed out that there is so much error being taught concerning salvation.
People are confused because one preacher teaches something about salvation, and the other teaches something else.
People are confused about who is right on the subject of salvation.
Many people do not want to obey the gospel because they are confused.
Satan knows that if he can get people to be confused about salvation, this will cause them to be lost.
Satan knows that Jesus is the door to salvation (John 10:9).
Therefore, he has created many doors / plans of salvation to confused people.
But, people need to know that God is not the author of confusion, but of peace (I Corinthians 14:33).
Man is trying to confused people about salvation; but God says in His Word that you can know the truth, in order to be saved (John 8:32).
What people need to do is go back to the Bible and learn what God says about salvation; not what man teaches.
Man can compared what God says, with what man is teaching today.
You can pick up your Bible and learn about the plan of salvation that God has stipulated in His Word.
Later on in this lesson we will consider what God says about salvation.
2. We are commanded to teach what God says; not what man says — we can clearly see this throughout the Scriptures.
We are commanded to teach the Word of God, not the doctrines of man.
The apostle Peter said: “If any man speaks, let him speak according to the Word of God…” (I Peter 4:11).
We are commanded to preach the gospel of Christ (Mark 16:15); we are commanded to preach the Word (II Timothy 4:2); we are commanded to speak what God says (Jonah 3:2; I Kings 22:14).
We need to take heed to what God says in His Word.
If everyone was to obey this, trust me, everyone will be teaching the truth about salvation.
But, since this is not the case, we can clearly see that man has decided to teach his doctrine, but not the doctrine of Christ, concerning salvation.
It is imperative that we realize the serious consequences of not teaching the Word of God in truth.
Paul said: “Woe is unto me if I preach not the gospel of Christ” (I Corinthians 9:16).
Friends, woe is unto all those who are not preaching the correct plan of salvation.
Such people will be lost in eternal punishment.
People need to know what God says about salvation.
These are two reasons why we need to go back to the Bible and teach people what they must do to be saved from sin.
Now let us consider our following point:
THE BIBLE’S TEACHING CONCERNING WHAT A PERSON MUST DO TO BE SAVED
MAN CAN UNDERSTAND GOD’S WILL CONCERNING SALVATION
God has spoken very clearly concerning salvation.
As I pointed out, God is not the author of confusion (I Corinthians 14:33).
He has told us exactly what a person must do to be saved.
On this matter, let me suggest to you that the Bible teaches that we can know the truth concerning salvation.
There are some that argue that a person cannot understand or be completely sure about his or her salvation.
I’m here to tell you that this is false teaching.
Any diligent student of the Word can understand God’s will concerning salvation.
I know that there are some things difficult to understand (II Peter 3:18).
I know that there are secret things that belong to God (Deuteronomy 29:29).
Nevertheless, the subject of salvation can be understood.
For example, Jesus said “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32).
This passage argues that we can know the truth.
The apostle Paul said that God’s Word can be understood (Ephesians 3:4; 5:16-17).
Man is able to tell the difference between Satan’s plan of salvation, and God’s plan of salvation.
God has given us the ability to understand His Word.
With this in mind, let us take a look at the Bible and learn about Jesus, and see how in Him we can find salvation.
JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE SAVED FROM SIN
The Bible teaches that salvation is found in Jesus.
The following passages help us to understand this truth.
1. John 10:9 He is the door to salvation
2. John 14:6 He is the way to salvation
3. Acts 4:12 There is no salvation outside of Christ
4. Romans 8:1 Salvation is only in Christ
5. II Corinthians 5:17 New life is in Christ
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I John 5:11 Eternal life is in Christ
7. II Timothy 2:10 Salvation in Christ
8. Ephesians 1:7 Redemption is in Christ
9. Hebrews 5:9 Jesus is the author of eternal salvation
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John 1:29 Jesus is the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world
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I Peter 1:18-20 We are redeemed by His blood
All of these passages serve the purpose of conveying the truth that salvation is found only in Christ Jesus.
Therefore, in order for someone to be saved, he or she must be in Christ.
With this in mind, let us consider our following point:
GOD HAS A PLAN TO SAVE MEN FROM HIS SINS
Sadly to say, there are many today that teach error concerning salvation.
There are some that argue that a person can be saved in any way he wants to.
They argue that salvation is like coming to a church building, in which you can come to the building by driving through any street that you desire, and still get to your destination.
I’m here to tell you that this is NOT the case.
God only has one plan to save man from his sins.
This plan is called “Obedience to the gospel”.
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