Doctrine #1 – Salvation The meaning of the word salvation The Hebrew root word yesha (basis for the name of Joshua and Jesus) signifies freedom from what binds or restricts and thus effects deliverance. The Greek word is soteria, meaning “to cure, to provide recovery, to rescue, to effect one’s welfare.”

The implications of salvation 1. Someone needs salvation Who? Ecc 7:20 Jer 17:9 Rm 3:10,23; 5:12

The implications of salvation 2. Someone has to be able and willing to save. Able Eph 3:20 2 Tim 1:12 Heb 7:12 Willing 1 Tim 2:3,4 2 Pet 3:9 Acts 4:12 Rm 1:16; 5:8

False hopes of salvation: Education Church membership Good works Baptism Proper enviroment Keeping the Law Confirmation Keeping the Golden Rule Sincerity Tithing

How does a person get this salvation?  By grace Eph 2:8,9 Titus 2:11 Rm 3:24; 5:1

How does a person get this salvation?  Through Faith What it is not It is not a “blind leap into the dark.” It is not supposition. It is not speculation. It is not opinion or hypothesis.

How is it produced? How does a person get this salvation?  Through Faith What it is It is a voluntary and sincere change in the mind of the sinner, causing him to turn to the Savior. How is it produced? Romans 10:17

How does a person get this salvation?  Through Faith Why is it necessary? Hebrews 11:6 Romans 5:1 Ephesians 2:8,9

Repentance What it is not: Reformation – the act of turning over a new leaf. Remorse – the act of regretting the fruit of one’s crime, but not the root. Penitence – the act of attempting to make up for one’s sin through good works.

Repentance What it is: John 16:7-11 Matthew 9:13 Acts 2:38 It is a voluntary and sincere change in the mind of the sinner, causing him to turn from his sin. John 16:7-11 Matthew 9:13 Acts 2:38

Baptism What is it? What does it mean? Who is it for? Is it required for salvation How should it be done? Who should do it?

Baptism – in essence, it is the act of identifying with someone or something. Baptizo- to immerse The importance of baptism: Jesus was baptized – Matt 3:13-17 Jesus approved of His disciples baptizing – Jn 4:1,2 Jesus commanded it – Matt 28:19 The early church made it a priority. They never conceived of a believer not being baptized.

The N.T uses the ordinance to picture or symbolize important theological truths. Rm 6:1-10; Gal 3:27; 1 Pet 3:21 Baptism is considered one of the foundational truths. Heb 6:1,2 “It is no more optional or less significant than the doctrines of repentance, resurrection, and judgment.” Basic Theology pp.421

Various Views: Baptism is necessary for salvation (baptismal regeneration). Baptism replaced circumcision Baptism serves as a sign of one’s salvation (believer’s baptism).

Verses about Baptism: Salvation by grace, not by works: Rom 4:1-5; 11:6 Eph 2:8,9 Titus 3:5 Converts in Acts 2:41; 8:12,36-38; 9:15-18; 10:47,48; 16:15,33; 18:8 (1 Cor 1:14,16); 19:1-7 All believers were baptized. Only believers were baptized.

The Gospel does not include baptism – 1 Cor 15:1-4 Paul said he was not sent to baptize – 1 Cor 1:17 Verses FOR baptismal regeneration: Acts 2:38 Acts 22:16

Conclusion: Baptism is an outward sign and identification what God has already done in the life of a believer. It is the first step of obedience for a new christian.