Salvation Misconceptions
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The Salvation of Man • The salvation of man is the central theme of the Bible and covers the entire Bible • Yet, it is one of the most misunderstood subjects of all time • Many do not accept Bible truth • Most others twist Bible truth • Few teach Bible truth on the subject
Salvation Misconceptions • There is no such thing as salvation from sin; no need for salvation (Lk. 19:9-10) • Salvation is merely the improvement of society and environment (Lk. 1:77; 2 Tim. 2:10) • Everyone will be saved (Rom. 11:22; Heb. 2:3) • There are many saviors (Acts 4:12) • All believers in Christ will be saved (Mt. 7:21-22)
Salvation Misconceptions • Goodness alone saves (Acts 10:2; 11:14) • Saved by faith only (Rom. 10:10; 2 Cor. 7:10; Eph. 1:13; Phil. 2:12; Heb. 5:9) • Baptism has nothing to do with salvation (Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16; 1 Pet. 3:21) • Christ, not the church, is necessary for salvation (Col. 1:18,24) • Once saved, always saved (Gal. 5:4)
Salvation and the Bible • Salvation misconceptions taught and believed allow people to… • Act anyway they want • Keep from making a commitment • Keep from being restricted • Fellowship more people • Make others feel comfortable
Salvation and the Bible • Salvation as planned and taught by God in the Bible is different; it is strict (Psa. 119:41) • We must not be ashamed of true Bible salvation (Rom. 1:16) • Now is the time for true salvation (2 Cor. 6:2)