Saved

John 5:32-34 – There is another who testifies in my favor, and I know that his testimony about me is true. “You have sent to John and he has testified to the truth. Not that I accept human testimony; but I mention it that you may be saved.

John 1:7 – He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.

Acts 16:30-31 – He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”

Ephesians 2:8-9 – For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.

Titus 3:4-7 – But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

Application:

• ·         John the Baptist’s singular ministry was to testify about Jesus.
• ·         Jesus did not rely on human testimony—which is always fallible and often fickle.
• ·         “Believe in the Lord Jesus” is a concise statement of the way of salvation.
• ·         No human effort can contribute to our salvation; it is the gracious gift of God.
• ·         The new birth and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit are central to the gospel message.

All Scripture verses taken from NIV