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UNION GROVE CHURCH OF CHRIST, CLEVELAND TN. |
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GOD’S PLAN TO SAVE MAN
What God has done for our salvation:
Before the foundation of the world God had an "eternal purpose" or plan for our redemption (Ephesians 3:9,11; 1:4).
Salvation by God’s grace: "For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men" (Titus 2:11). Salvation by God’s mercy: "… but according to his mercy he saved us" (Titus 3:5). Salvation by God’s love that sacrificed Jesus: "In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him" (1 John 4:9). Salvation by the blood of Jesus: "In whom (Jesus, rdc) we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins …" (Ephesians 1:7). Salvation by the gospel: - "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth …" (Romans 1:16). What God requires man to do in order to be saved:
Hear the gospel of the Christ to learn God’s will (Romans 10:17).
Believe in God’s existence (Hebrews 11:6).
Believe in Jesus as the Son of God (John 3:16-18).
Repent of every sin (Acts 17:30).
Confess faith in Jesus (Romans 10:10).
Be baptized for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38; 22:16).
Be steadfast/faithful in serving Christ after baptism (1 Corinthians 15:58).
Love the Lord by keeping His commandments (John 14:15).
Deny self & daily take up one’s cross to follow Jesus (Lk. 9:23).
-- Roger D. Campbell |
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