Salvation and forgiveness (Ariton, AL)

Salvation and forgiveness

What is the relationship between salvation and forgiveness When we accept Jesus as our Savior we receive salvation and forgiveness. But that s not all. The Bible says we also receive justification redemption reconciliation atonement propitiation and regeneration. Each of these theological terms expresses wonderful truths about the blessing we receive when Jesus becomes our Savior. Salvation and forgiveness while related are not exactly the same. The KJV Bible and Strong s Exhaustive Concordance are used. The term salvation comes from the Greek word soteria so-tay-ree -ah feminine of a derivative of G4990 as (properly abstract) noun rescue or safety (physically or morally) deliver health salvation save saving. Salvation is deliverance from the penalty of sin that is eternal separation from God (Matthew 25 46 Romans 6 23). Salvation is God s rescuing us from our deserved fate. Salvation also includes a more immediate deliverance from the power of sin in this life. Sin has lost its dominion over the saved ones (Romans 6 14). Faith in Jesus Christ rescues us from an empty and meaningless life and provides us with a life that is abundant and fruitful (John 10 10 Galatians 5 22-23). The term forgiveness comes from the Greek word af -es-is from G863 freedom (figuratively) pardon deliverance forgiveness liberty remission. When Jesus forgives us our sins trespasses iniquities and transgressions are erased wiped off the record. Forgiveness of sin is analogous to financial debt being erased. When God forgives us of our sins we are free. Our sins are wiped out. God will never hold them against us (Psalm 103 12). He remembers them no more (Hebrews 8 12). Salvation and forgiveness are closely related. There is no salvation without forgiveness. Salvation is God s delivering us from the consequences of sin. Forgiveness is God s erasing our sin debt. To use a financial illustration forgiveness is God s shredding the documents that list our debt and salvation is God s letting us out of debtors prison. Praise God for the wonderful salvation and forgiveness He has provided. May our lives reflect gratitude for all He has done for us (Romans 12 1-2). Justification In theology remission of sin and absolution from guilt and punishment or an act of free grace by which God pardons the sinner and accepts him as righteous on account of the atonement of Christ. Redemption In theology the purchase of God s favor by the death and sufferings of Christ the ransom or deliverance of sinners from the bondage of sin and the penalties of God s violated law by the atonement of Christ. Reconciliation In Scripture the means by which sinners are reconciled and brought into a state of favor with God after natural estrangement or enmity the atonement expiation. Atonement In theology the expiation of sin made by the obedience and personal sufferings of Christ. Propitiation In theology the atonement or atoning sacrifice offered to God to assuage his wrath and render him propitious to sinners. Christ is the propitiation for the sins of men. Regeneration In theology new birth by the grace of God that change by which the will and natural enmity of man to God and his law are subdued and a principle of supreme love to God and his law or holy affections are implanted in the heart. Expiation satisfaction or reparation made by giving an equivalent for an injury or by doing or suffering that which is received in satisfaction for an offense or injury with for. Atonement In theology the expiation of sin made by the obedience and personal sufferings of Christ. More aspects of salvation and forgiveness that need to be learned study it carefully. All verses come from the KJV Bible. We are all sinners no one is any better than anyone else. What is the result of sin Thus we need Him and His offer of forgiveness Your choice Ecclesiastes 7 20 Isaiah 59 2 Romans 3 23 1 John 1 8-10 (Saying you haven t sinned is calling God a liar. Do you want to be in that boat) Jesus is the only way to our heavenly Father John 10 1 9 14 6 16 23-24 Romans 6 23 Ephesians 5 20 1 Thessalonians 5 18 Hebrews 7 24-28 13 15 Will you be judged for some other persons sin No way. You reap what you sow Jeremiah 31 29-30 Ezekiel 18 10-17 Galatians 6 7 Repentance must be done in truth Psalm 145 18. Being forgiven is one of the first steps in our journeys as Christians. Then move forward in that journey by gaining more of His knowledge wisdom and truth with as much understanding as possible. You accomplish that by studying the entire Bible for yourself let God speak to you through His word. Obey Him. Be patient. One of the reasons you study is because you will learn things that you will never hear while sitting in a church pew see Amos 8 11. SALVA TION n. L. salvo to save. 1. The act of saving preservation from destruction danger or great calamity. 2. Appropriately in theology the redemption of man from the bondage of sin and liability to eternal death and the conferring on him everlasting happiness. This is the great salvation.FORGIV ENESS n. forgiv ness. 1. The act of forgiving the pardon of an offender by which he is considered and treated as not guilty. The forgiveness of enemies is a christian duty. 2. The pardon or remission of an offense or crime as the forgiveness of sin or of injuries. 3. Disposition to pardon willingness to forgive.