Salvation Essentials

Explore the essential questions the Apostle Paul asked the 12 men at Ephesus in Acts 19.

Salvation is a noun which describes the state of those who have been saved. Hebrews calls this status, GREAT!

One of the most widely used Bible verses is John 3:16. This was part of Jesus' answer to a question asked by Nicodemus about the New Birth Experience. John 3:16 is Jesus' Mission Statement and is what makes John 3:5 possible to experience.

Interviewing a 4 year old missionary kid who just happens to be my grandson. I'm thankful for a few days together. I love this kid!

Cornelius fully expected to hear a command from God when Peter came to his house. The only command recorded in Acts 10 issued by Peter was the command to be baptized. Peter had the right and responsibility to issue that command.

Nicodemus though a teacher and religious leader came to Jesus out of curiosity aroused though the miracles and teachings of the Christ. What did Nicodemus not know or understand? What was it that Jesus needed to make Nicodemus understand? Is there any Biblical example of anyone experiencing what Jesus told Nicodemus about?

Salvation is an exception. Enoch and Noah were exceptions. Jesus spoke of exceptions when he used the word, "except." Scripture is clear that God wants men to be saved, therefore be an exception.

Give God with His Word open access to the inner man. His Word is a powerful tool that will transform a life.

There is a relationship between the Gospel, salvation and believing. One cannot be saved without faith, but faith alone is not the equivalent to Salvation. Faith is the link between essential components of salvation. Music, "I Surrender All", Indiana Bible College, Praise Band 2005. Used by Permission.

There is a pattern in the Bible, Book of Acts beginning with Acts 2 of those upon hearing the preaching of the Gospel asking, what must they do. Never was the answer DO NOTHING. There is something one must do if they expect to be saved.