INTRODUCTION

As already discussed, the word salvation is used throughout the word of God, but depending upon the context, the intended meaning varies. Failure to understand the different usages has led many to espouse some of the most egregious false doctrines. It is important to understand that the foundational meaning of the word salvation refers to deliverance. The vast majority of occurrences in the word of God actually refer to physical deliverance rather than a soul’s salvation. The word salvation can often be found within the context to describe the time when someone received deliverance from a specific trial or a threatening enemy. The most common usage today among believers relates to spiritual deliverance offered through the finished work of Jesus Christ.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For children): God saves us from many physical dangers daily (Psalm 71:15My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.
  See All...; i.e., accidents, falls, wrecks, germs). But sin is a heart problem and separates us from God (Mark 7:21-23 [21] For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, [22] Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: [23] All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.
  See All...; Isaiah 59:2But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.
  See All...). Jesus came to save us from sin (Matthew 1:21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
  See All...).
• (For everyone): Read Exodus 14:13And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.
  See All... and 1 Chronicles 16:35And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise.
  See All.... What is the meaning of the word salvation in each passage? Did this salvation have anything to do with Christ’s death, burial and resurrection?
• According to 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 [1] Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; [2] By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
  See All..., people are saved by believing the gospel. The gospel is defined in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 [3] For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; [4] And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
  See All.... Is this salvation more than physical deliverance?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Thank God for His offer of salvation.
• Ask the Lord to teach you more about His salvation.

HYMN

HE IS ABLE TO DELIVER THEE

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