Salvation by Faith

CONTENT

• Salvation is by Faith  (Ephesians 2: 8-9, Hebrew 11: 1-3)
• Genuine Saving Faith Manifest Through Works  (James 2:14-26) 

SALVATION IS BY FAITH

The word salvation is derived from the root word “save” which literarily means to deliver from danger or peril. It can also mean to prevent something unpalatable from happening. This act of deliverance from danger or prevention of something unwanted is salvation. In religious term we can say that salvation is the state of being saved from evil by God through His begotten Son, Jesus Christ. This is an act of love from God towards mankind.

Salvation in Christianity is by faith in Jesus Christ that He has paid the sacrifice for the sins of man on the cross of Calvary. Any sinner who confesses his or her sin and has faith that the sin has been forgiven is saved. Such a person has gotten salvation. The scriptures say in Ephesians 2: 8-9 that “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast.” This clearly reveals to us that salvation is the gift of God and that no man can save himself.

EVALUATION

1. What is salvation?
2. How can we be saved?

GENUINE SAVING FAITH MANIFEST THROUGH WORK

Salvation is attained by faith in God and not by man’s effort but the book of James chapter 2 verses 14 to 26 explain to us that Christians must exhibit good work as evidence of their faith. Good works in this sense mean virtues. This is an indication that Christians must have high moral standard in the community where they live. They must demonstrate the ways and love of God in their neighborhood. Work in this regard has nothing to do with paid services. It simply means labour of love towards others.

EVALUATION

1. Explain works as James put it.
2. How can Christians manifest their faith?

GENERAL EVALUATION

1. Discuss the link between faith and work.
2. Explain the kinds of work that can not save man.
3. Write short notes on the individuals that demonstrated faith and work according to James 2: 14-26.
4. How can work aid faith?

READING ASSIGNMENT

The Holy Bible (Revised Standard Version) 

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. Man is saved by A.  faith  B. fate   C.  work   D. eminence
2. The one who is saved is called the  A. savior   B.  saved   C.  sinner  D.  saint 
3. The one who saves is called the   A. savior   B.  saved    C.   sinner   D. saint
4. God saved man through the blood of the  A. lamb   B.  ram  C. Jesus   D. saint
5. Salvation of man prevent A. eternity  B. destruction   C.  fellowship  D.  death

THEORY

1. What is grace?
2. How did God rescue man from peril?