Salvation

Webster defines the word as the act of saving; preservation from destruction, danger or great calamity. Appropriately in theology, the redemption of man from the bondage of sin and liability to eternal death, and the conferring on him everlasting happiness; this is the great salvation. The bible tells us more of a great salvation (Hebrews 2:3). Called to be “great” because it is salvation from sin and from hell and that it is from the Lord, the Son of God, our great God (Hebrews 1:8). This is the main reason why He was sent by God; to save those who believe in Him, in Christ alone and no other else (John 3:16; Acts 4:12). Yes, Christ “has become the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey Him” (Hebrews 5:9). This salvation is actually given to only those who will obey Christ. Having some doctrinal knowledge of Christ is not sufficient nor making a profession of faith in Him; the bible expressly say that it is through obedience that we receive the salvation that was spoken of the Lord. He is exalted to be a Prince and a Saviour (Acts 5:31), a Prince to rule us and a Saviour to deliver us; He will be a Saviour to only those who will accept him as Prince, and who are willing to be governed by Him; all the rest will be counted as his enemies. To those who will put their faith in Him and obey Him, willing to devote themselves to Him, ready to deny themselves, and will voluntarily take up their cross, and will faithfully follow Him, He will be the author of their salvation (Matthew 16:24; Hebrews 5:9).