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List a scripture that shows the universal need for salvation
Ephesians 2:8-9
Cite a verse that shows the Bible emphatically declares that all human beings are sinners.
All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
Can human beings save themselves?
No. Ephesians 2:8-9
Does God excuse our sins? Explain
No, he inflicted the whole penalty of our sins onto the man Jesus
What is soteriology?
The study of salvation.
Define salvation
Being saved from the effects and penalty of sin.
What is the result of sin or it’s penalty according to scripture?
Death
What does saving Faith include?
Works
The substitutionary, atoning death of Christ was made necessary by?
Humanities sin, the holiness of God, and God’s law requiring death for sin
From the Bible it is apparent that salvation has 3 aspects which are?
Past, present, and future.
What is the relationship between past, present and future salvation?
Future salvation will only come to those who have experienced sin in the past.
Can we forfeit our present salvation, and our promise of future salvation? If so, how?
Yes. By a voluntary return to sin and unbelief.
The link between past and future salvation is what?
A continuance in present salvation.
“Whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have everlasting life “ (John 3:16) in this last verse, “beleiveth” is in the present tense, implying what?
The one that continues to beleive
How do you obtain eternal salvation?
By finding present salvation, now in this life.