BIBLE STUDY - Salvation Is a Gift
Date: Mar 9, 2011
Topic(s): Salvation
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 6:23
We'll be looking for a few weeks at what the Bible has to say about salvation and rewards. The Bible clearly speaks of a day when all believers will stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ and receive eternal rewards from the hand of God.
But let's make one thing clear here at the beginning: Salvation is not one of those rewards. Salvation is the free gift of God. It can be accepted or rejected, but it can never be earned. And it can never be lost once it is obtained.
Let's look at what the Bible says.
What Does God Say?
There are few verses in the Bible that put it more clearly than this: "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23, ESV).
Salvation is a gift because sin is too big a problem for you or me to handle. Sin, left to run its course, would separate us from God forever. But God's plan is to save mankind, and He provided that salvation through His Son, Jesus. Jesus shed His blood and died specifically to bring about the salvation of mankind.
God knows that we can do nothing to earn our salvation, so He offers it as a gift. "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9, ESV).
If you haven't accepted the gift of salvation yet, why not do it today? You will never be more ready than you are right now.
My Thoughts
As you read Romans 6:23 and Ephesians 2:8-9, think about the following questions:
1. Why do some people hesitate to accept God's gift?
2. How would you respond to someone who says, "I'm not good enough to be saved"?
My Part
This has been only a brief explanation of salvation. But we've prepared the online guide "Meet Jesus" to help answer any other questions you may have. The page also includes a section that enables you to contact us, so you can send any comments or tell us about your decision to receive God's free gift of salvation. We'd love to hear from you.
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