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How is a soul saved from sin?
1) God's Plan of Salvation
2)"Overcometh" Word Study
3) Action Steps
2)"Overcometh" Word Study
3) Action Steps
Preparations:
ACCOUNTABLE FOR SIN. To Be Saved From Sin One Must Be Accountable For Sin. A soul
becomes accountable for sin before needing to be saved from it. Holy Scripture shows babies as
heaven bound, and shows little children without sin-guilt in God's sight. Deuteronomy 1:39; 2 Samuel
12:23; Matthew 18:3-5; Luke 18:16-17. Those too young may be called safe. This applies also to
those never of able mind (Philippians 2:1-12). In Acts 2, 8, 9, 10, and 16, the examples of
conversion to Christ are all people mature enough to know right and wrong, believe and repent and
live the Christian life "steadfastly", Acts 2:42.
becomes accountable for sin before needing to be saved from it. Holy Scripture shows babies as
heaven bound, and shows little children without sin-guilt in God's sight. Deuteronomy 1:39; 2 Samuel
12:23; Matthew 18:3-5; Luke 18:16-17. Those too young may be called safe. This applies also to
those never of able mind (Philippians 2:1-12). In Acts 2, 8, 9, 10, and 16, the examples of
conversion to Christ are all people mature enough to know right and wrong, believe and repent and
live the Christian life "steadfastly", Acts 2:42.
"UNDERSTANDEST THOU WHAT THOU READEST?" ACTS 8:30. To Be Saved One Must
Understand The Purpose As It Is Written (Acts 8:26-39). Acts 18:24 - 19:5 gives us an example that
in order for baptism to be scriptural, it must be understood. Heresy is all over the world against the
doctrine of the "one baptism," EPHESIANS 4:5. However, concerning His plan of salvation, "God is
not mocked" by any man, GALATIANS 6:7. Baptism is to be submitted to when one is permanently
willing to change ("repent"), and in order to obtain God's forgiveness of one's sins, ACTS 2:38.
Baptism is commanded by God in order to put one "into Christ" GALATIANS 3:27, that is, into His
"one body" EPHESIANS 4:4-6, which is the church of Christ, EPHESIANS 1:22-23. Baptism as
given in Acts 2:36-42,46-47 shows that the saved baptized disciples were "added to the church" by
the Lord. They were never added by the Lord to a denomination. Gospel is the same today, and the
Lord adds only to His church, and not to a man-made, man-named religion. If the way of God needs
to be studied to first understand the above matters, you can click to go to the following:
Understand The Purpose As It Is Written (Acts 8:26-39). Acts 18:24 - 19:5 gives us an example that
in order for baptism to be scriptural, it must be understood. Heresy is all over the world against the
doctrine of the "one baptism," EPHESIANS 4:5. However, concerning His plan of salvation, "God is
not mocked" by any man, GALATIANS 6:7. Baptism is to be submitted to when one is permanently
willing to change ("repent"), and in order to obtain God's forgiveness of one's sins, ACTS 2:38.
Baptism is commanded by God in order to put one "into Christ" GALATIANS 3:27, that is, into His
"one body" EPHESIANS 4:4-6, which is the church of Christ, EPHESIANS 1:22-23. Baptism as
given in Acts 2:36-42,46-47 shows that the saved baptized disciples were "added to the church" by
the Lord. They were never added by the Lord to a denomination. Gospel is the same today, and the
Lord adds only to His church, and not to a man-made, man-named religion. If the way of God needs
to be studied to first understand the above matters, you can click to go to the following:
Problem and Answer Page - on What is salvation from sin.
Traditions - when contrary to God, they must be forsaken (HYS #11).
Church - from mind of God, not man's confusion (HYS #13).
Church - is one body (HYS #21).
Church - cannot be a denomination (HYS #23 ).
One - We can be one, as Jesus so prayed (HYS #30).
Traditions - when contrary to God, they must be forsaken (HYS #11).
Church - from mind of God, not man's confusion (HYS #13).
Church - is one body (HYS #21).
Church - cannot be a denomination (HYS #23 ).
One - We can be one, as Jesus so prayed (HYS #30).
Commands: How A Soul Is Saved From Sin:
HEAR. HEAR GOD'S PLAN
One must hear or understand (Ephesians 5:17) the word of God, because that is how
faith comes to the individual (Romans 10:17). God's plan of salvation found in the new
testament must be received (Acts 2:41).
One must hear or understand (Ephesians 5:17) the word of God, because that is how
faith comes to the individual (Romans 10:17). God's plan of salvation found in the new
testament must be received (Acts 2:41).
BELIEVE. BELIEVE THE GOSPEL
One must believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God [He is the only begotten of God,
John 3:16; virgin born, Isaiah 7:14; God incarnate, 1 Timothy 3:16; miracle working,
John 20:30-31; pure eternal truth teaching, John 6:63; 14:6; 17:17]. One must believe
that [as a once-for-all sacrifice] He died for one's sins, 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews
10:4-14; Romans 10:7-10; Hebrews 11:6; Mark 16:15-16.
One must believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God [He is the only begotten of God,
John 3:16; virgin born, Isaiah 7:14; God incarnate, 1 Timothy 3:16; miracle working,
John 20:30-31; pure eternal truth teaching, John 6:63; 14:6; 17:17]. One must believe
that [as a once-for-all sacrifice] He died for one's sins, 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews
10:4-14; Romans 10:7-10; Hebrews 11:6; Mark 16:15-16.
REPENT. REPENT OF SINS
(See Problem & Answer page for a definition of what sin is, and answer to it.) One
must repent of one's sins. Acts 2:38. It is not enough to only be sorry, but one must stop
the sinning, and start obeying God's word. From many years ago, I heard this good
definition of "repent":
(See Problem & Answer page for a definition of what sin is, and answer to it.) One
must repent of one's sins. Acts 2:38. It is not enough to only be sorry, but one must stop
the sinning, and start obeying God's word. From many years ago, I heard this good
definition of "repent":
| Repentance is a change of mind of such strength, that it causes a change of will, to bring one's life into harmony with the Lord's teaching (see 2 Corinthians 7:9-10 NKJV). |
"Return to Me," God said, "that I may return to you" (Zechariah 1:3, NASB).
Repentance is now a new testament worldwide command from God (Acts 2:38;17:30).
One cannot be saved without repenting (Luke 13:3-5), because one will never be able
to "run the race" (Heb. 12:1) until God puts the penitent soul in the right track. Thus,
repentance is the key command in the Bible; To change self. "And the times of
this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent"
(Acts 17:30).
Repentance is now a new testament worldwide command from God (Acts 2:38;17:30).
One cannot be saved without repenting (Luke 13:3-5), because one will never be able
to "run the race" (Heb. 12:1) until God puts the penitent soul in the right track. Thus,
repentance is the key command in the Bible; To change self. "And the times of
this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent"
(Acts 17:30).
CONFESS. CONFESS JESUS CHRIST
Son of God, Matthew 10:32-33. The connection between faith and confession is in
Romans 10:9-10. You can read an example in Acts 8:37: "I believe that Jesus Christ
is the Son of God," the confession which can mean eternal life to the believer, that
truth having brought death to the Savior (1 Timothy 6:13; John 19:19). It is a pledge to
live consecrated to Christ above all else.
Son of God, Matthew 10:32-33. The connection between faith and confession is in
Romans 10:9-10. You can read an example in Acts 8:37: "I believe that Jesus Christ
is the Son of God," the confession which can mean eternal life to the believer, that
truth having brought death to the Savior (1 Timothy 6:13; John 19:19). It is a pledge to
live consecrated to Christ above all else.
BAPTISM. BE BAPTIZED
One must be baptized by immersion in water for (in order to obtain) the remission of
sins (forgiveness and removal of sins). In Acts 2:36-38,47, this is what they did before
"the Lord added to the church." The church of Christ is the one body of Christ
(Ephesians 1:22-23 & 4:4-6; Colossians 1:24). Obedient faith as shown through
baptism puts one "into Christ." Galatians 3:27; Romans 6:1-6; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13.
One must be baptized by immersion in water for (in order to obtain) the remission of
sins (forgiveness and removal of sins). In Acts 2:36-38,47, this is what they did before
"the Lord added to the church." The church of Christ is the one body of Christ
(Ephesians 1:22-23 & 4:4-6; Colossians 1:24). Obedient faith as shown through
baptism puts one "into Christ." Galatians 3:27; Romans 6:1-6; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13.
FAITHFUL. BE FAITHFUL "IN CHRIST JESUS"
Revelation 2:10, "be thou faithful unto death..." Being faithful includes learning and
doing all that is commanded by Christ, Matthew 28:18-20; Philippians 4:9. After the
"seed" (Luke 8:11) of the word is planted in the mind, and faith is "rooted"
(Colossians 2:7), the bearing of "fruit" (Luke 8:14-15; Colossians 1:10) obviously
requires a process of obedience and growth (1 Peter 2:1-3). This requires true
worship as a member in a local church (John 4:24; Hebrews10:24-25). One must
remain faithful to the teachings of Christ to enter heaven, Revelation 2:10; 2 Peter
1:5-11. To be lost in sin ends with hell (Matthew 23:33). To be safe / saved and
remain saved leads to heaven, Matthew 25:41; 1 Peter 1:3-5. To not fall from grace
one must live faithfully "in Christ." "There is therefore now no condemnation to
them which are in Christ Jesus,who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit"
Romans 8:1.
Revelation 2:10, "be thou faithful unto death..." Being faithful includes learning and
doing all that is commanded by Christ, Matthew 28:18-20; Philippians 4:9. After the
"seed" (Luke 8:11) of the word is planted in the mind, and faith is "rooted"
(Colossians 2:7), the bearing of "fruit" (Luke 8:14-15; Colossians 1:10) obviously
requires a process of obedience and growth (1 Peter 2:1-3). This requires true
worship as a member in a local church (John 4:24; Hebrews10:24-25). One must
remain faithful to the teachings of Christ to enter heaven, Revelation 2:10; 2 Peter
1:5-11. To be lost in sin ends with hell (Matthew 23:33). To be safe / saved and
remain saved leads to heaven, Matthew 25:41; 1 Peter 1:3-5. To not fall from grace
one must live faithfully "in Christ." "There is therefore now no condemnation to
them which are in Christ Jesus,who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit"
Romans 8:1.
| If a soul obeys and stays faithful to Christ, then the labor is not in vain. 1 Cor. 15:58. Matt. 16:26. Luke 15:7 |
"OVERCOMETH" The Lord says in Revelation 3:21, "To him that overcometh will I
grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my
Father in His throne." According to Strong's Dictionary, that word "overcometh" (Greek
nikao) means: "to subdue, to conquer, prevail, get the victory." Nikao comes from the root
word nike, meaning conquer, as in "the means of success." The goal and hope that lifts
www.overcomingself.net from the dust, is salvation. Overcoming Self is dedicated to
helping souls overcome inner barriers against that goal. These barriers can be religious,
personal, cultural or political. But they can be overcome and conquered because "God is
not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance" 2 Peter 3:9.
cp. Philippians 3:14. Hebrews 10:39. Hebrews 9:28.
grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my
Father in His throne." According to Strong's Dictionary, that word "overcometh" (Greek
nikao) means: "to subdue, to conquer, prevail, get the victory." Nikao comes from the root
word nike, meaning conquer, as in "the means of success." The goal and hope that lifts
www.overcomingself.net from the dust, is salvation. Overcoming Self is dedicated to
helping souls overcome inner barriers against that goal. These barriers can be religious,
personal, cultural or political. But they can be overcome and conquered because "God is
not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance" 2 Peter 3:9.
cp. Philippians 3:14. Hebrews 10:39. Hebrews 9:28.
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Four-Step Action Plan: 1- Seek understanding of the church of Christ.
2- Find a faithful congregation (Consider "IB" on Links page). 3- Obey
Christ's plan of salvation. 4- Worship, study, and live to enter heaven.
2- Find a faithful congregation (Consider "IB" on Links page). 3- Obey
Christ's plan of salvation. 4- Worship, study, and live to enter heaven.
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