🔍 What Is Salvation?
Many people think of salvation merely as “going to heaven when we die.” But from a Christian worldview, salvation is far deeper and broader.
It means the restoration of our entire being and the reconciliation of our relationship with God.
John Piper defines salvation this way: “The ultimate goal of salvation is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever.”
⚡ The Core of Salvation: Restoring Relationship
The Fall severed humanity’s relationship with God. Salvation is God's initiative to heal that break, welcoming sinners back into His family by grace.
The cross of Christ is not just about forgiveness; it reopens the way to intimate communion with God (Romans 5:10).
Dietrich Bonhoeffer emphasized, “Grace is not cheap. Costly grace is the call to follow Jesus Christ.”
🌟 The Purpose of Salvation: Restoration and Mission
Salvation is not about personal comfort or private spirituality. God saves us to join His work of renewing all creation.
Ephesians 2:10 states: "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand."
Salvation restores the image of God in us and sends us out to embody Kingdom values in every area of life—worship, community, work, justice, and creativity.
Nathaniel Wolters wrote: “Salvation is not an escape; it is a restoration. We are redeemed for the sake of the Kingdom.”
💬 Salvation: Past, Present, and Future
Scripture describes salvation in three tenses:
- Past: We have been saved by grace (Ephesians 2:8).
- Present: We are being saved through the ongoing work of sanctification (Philippians 2:12-13).
- Future: We await the final consummation of salvation (Romans 8:23-25).
Salvation is not a single moment but a lifelong participation in God's redemptive story.
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⚠️ A Life Transformed by Grace
Salvation is not meant to remain a private spiritual experience. True salvation transforms every aspect of our lives.
Faith and action are inseparable. Grace should bear fruit in love, service, justice, and a life that reflects Christ to the world.
