Salvation

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Why it matters: This verse highlights God's love and the centrality of faith in Jesus for eternal life.

“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.”

Why it matters: These verses emphasize that salvation is a divine gift, not something we can earn.

“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”

Why it matters: This verse outlines the essential components of faith and confession for salvation.

“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”

Why it matters: This verse asserts the exclusivity of Jesus as the only means of salvation.

“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;”

Why it matters: This verse reinforces the idea that salvation is based on God's mercy, not our own deeds.

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”

Why it matters: This verse declares Jesus as the sole path to salvation and relationship with God.

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

Why it matters: This verse speaks to the transformative power of salvation in a believer's life.

“Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.”

Why it matters: This verse highlights the ultimate goal of faith as the salvation of our souls.