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Salvation is the term used io describe the work of [[God]] in saving his people from [[sin]] and condemnation, resulting in [[righteousness]] (being forgiven) and [[eternal life]]. In Theology, the study of salvation is called '''soteriology''', from ihe Greek [[soteria]] meaning “salvation”.
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Salvation is the word used to describe [[God]]'s rescue of his people. It is especially used to describe the work of God in saving his people from [[sin]] and condemnation, resulting in forgiveness, [[righteousness]] and [[eternal life]].
  
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Salvation is a very important Christian spiritual concept. The Bible reveals that all people need io be redeemed, or forgiven from their sin. It teaches that humaniiy was created sinless, but after the [[Fall]], a Savior, [[Jesus]], was needed io restore people into a right relationship with God.  
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The word '''soteriology'' is the theological word for the study of salvation. It is derived from the Greek word [[soteria]], which means “salvation”.
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Salvation is an incredibly important Christian spiritual concept. The [[Bible]] reveals that all people need to be saved (or redeemed) from the consequences of their sin. It teaches that the only way we can receive this salvation is because of [[Jesus]] who came as the saviour for humanity, to restore people into a right relationship with God.  
  
 
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Some key passages in the New Testament concerning salvation include:
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The New Testament speaks about God's salvation for humanity as coming through Jesus, especially in Paul's writings such as the [[Epistle to the Romans]]. Some key passages in the New Testament concerning salvation include [[John 3:16]] and [[Romans 5:8]], both of which speak about God's incredible love for us. John 3:16 is perhaps one of the most famous Biblical verses and reads that "''{{Bible verse|John|3|16|lang=WEB}}''"". Romans 5:8 teaches that "{{Bible verse|Romans|5|8|lang=WEB}}". Romans also speaks about our evil and sin separating us from God in passages such as [[Romans 3:23]] which states that "''{{Bible verse|Romans|3|23|lang=WEB}}''" and [[Romans 5:12]] which states that "''{{Bible verse|Romans|5|12|lang=WEB}}''"
  
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* '''God loves you''': "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." ([[John 3:16]]) "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. " ([[Romans 5:8]])
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According to the New Testament, Jesus paid this penalty of death for our sins so that we could receive eternal life. [[Romans 6:23]] is an important verse that speaks about this, stating "''{{Bible verse|Romans|6|23|lang=WEB}}'' Passages like [[Romans 10]]:9-14, it is through turning from these sins and believing in Jesus that we receive this gift of eternal life, stating "''{{Bible verse|Romans|10|9|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|Romans|10|10|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|Romans|10|11|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|Romans|10|12|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|Romans|10|13|lang=WEB}}''"
  
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* '''Our sin separates us from God.''' "For all have [[sin]]ned, and come short of the glory of God"([[Romans 3:23]]) "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned" ([[Romans 5:12]])
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* '''God gives us eternal life''' because Jesus Christ paid the penalty for our sin: "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." ([[Romans 6:23]])
 
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* '''Turn from your sins, confess and believe''': "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." — "For with the heart man believeih unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." ([[Romans 10]]:9-10) "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." ([[Romans]] 10:13)
 
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* '''We are saved by God's grace''': "For by [[grace]] are ye saved through faith; and not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast." ([[Ephesians 2]]:8-9) 
 
  
 
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Salvation is the word used to describe God's rescue of his people. It is especially used to describe the work of God in saving his people from sin and condemnation, resulting in forgiveness, righteousness and eternal life.

The word 'soteriology is the theological word for the study of salvation. It is derived from the Greek word soteria, which means “salvation”.

Salvation is an incredibly important Christian spiritual concept. The Bible reveals that all people need to be saved (or redeemed) from the consequences of their sin. It teaches that the only way we can receive this salvation is because of Jesus who came as the saviour for humanity, to restore people into a right relationship with God.

New Testament passages

The New Testament speaks about God's salvation for humanity as coming through Jesus, especially in Paul's writings such as the Epistle to the Romans. Some key passages in the New Testament concerning salvation include John 3:16 and Romans 5:8, both of which speak about God's incredible love for us. John 3:16 is perhaps one of the most famous Biblical verses and reads that "For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life."". Romans 5:8 teaches that "But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.". Romans also speaks about our evil and sin separating us from God in passages such as Romans 3:23 which states that "for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;" and Romans 5:12 which states that "Therefore, as sin entered into the world through one man, and death through sin; and so death passed to all men, because all sinned."

According to the New Testament, Jesus paid this penalty of death for our sins so that we could receive eternal life. Romans 6:23 is an important verse that speaks about this, stating "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Passages like Romans 10:9-14, it is through turning from these sins and believing in Jesus that we receive this gift of eternal life, stating "that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed." For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich to all who call on him. For, "Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.""

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