Scripture makes it absolutely clear. Salvation is believing on the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 16:31). God sent His Son into this world to save sinners from condemnation and wrath to come. Believing is receiving Christ (John 1:11-12).
Believing is receiving the Gospel of Christ. It's through the shed blood of Jesus Christ that all our sins are taken away. God accepts us based upon believing the resurrection of Christ (Romans 10:9). The Gospel of Christ is our sure and certain foundation of assurance (1 Corinthians 15:1-4).
Believing is receiving the imputed righteousness of Christ. His righteousness becomes our righteousness through faith in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21). God does not accept us for who we are and what we have done. To the contrary, He accepts us in His Son. We are the righteousness of God in Christ.
Believing is receiving the word and Spirit of Christ (Romans 8:9). The same Holy Spirit who inspired the Holy Scripture is the same Holy Spirit who applies our salvation in Christ. That assurance comes with peace from God. Peace is a fruit of the Spirit in your heart and life (Galatians 5:22). "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1).
Believing is receiving the Gospel of Christ. It's through the shed blood of Jesus Christ that all our sins are taken away. God accepts us based upon believing the resurrection of Christ (Romans 10:9). The Gospel of Christ is our sure and certain foundation of assurance (1 Corinthians 15:1-4).
Believing is receiving the imputed righteousness of Christ. His righteousness becomes our righteousness through faith in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21). God does not accept us for who we are and what we have done. To the contrary, He accepts us in His Son. We are the righteousness of God in Christ.
Believing is receiving the word and Spirit of Christ (Romans 8:9). The same Holy Spirit who inspired the Holy Scripture is the same Holy Spirit who applies our salvation in Christ. That assurance comes with peace from God. Peace is a fruit of the Spirit in your heart and life (Galatians 5:22). "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1).
