Is the Cross Enough for Our Salvation?
The cross is essential to our salvation. But is it enough? The cross represents forgiveness. But that is only the beginning of a new life in Christ.
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4:7 NIV)
Theological posts that are related to the doctrine of salvation.
The cross is essential to our salvation. But is it enough? The cross represents forgiveness. But that is only the beginning of a new life in Christ.
The doctrine of prayer looks at what the Bible has to say about prayer. Why do we pray? Does it accomplish anything? What is its purpose?
What must I do to be saved? This is the most important question a person can ask. And the answer? Believe on, put your trust in, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Eternal life as defined in the New Testament is much more than just living forever. Eternal life is relational. It is knowing the triune God.
No matter how you understand faith, it is clear that it is instrumental in our salvation; we will not be saved without it. But what is it?
And John makes it clear that God loves the world. Not just some people who are in the world. But he has a love for everyone. And Jesus came to be the savior of everyone. And all who will believe in him will experience that salvation he offers. Those who refuse to believe will remain in this world and be condemned.
The doctrine of election is confusing and lies at the heart of many theological disputes. It simply refers to God’s choosing of his people.
The doctrine of salvation encompasses our initial salvation experience, our ongoing walk with Christ, and our final deliverance.
For the Arminian, God’s grace frees the will of a depraved humanity enough to allow us to accept or reject his gift of salvation to us.
The atoning sacrifice of Jesus was made for the sins of the whole world. But that atonement is only effective to those who believe.