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The Bible Doctrine of Salvation

The word salvation is the all-inclusive word of the gospel, taking into it all the redemptive acts and processes. The word is found 163 times - 118 times in the Old Testament and 43 times in the New Testament. There are seven Hebrew and Greek words translated salvation. They are found 388 times and are also translated by 23 other English words which mean salvation or some phase of it. These words are deliverance, deliver, delivered, deliverers, save, saved, savest, saveth, saving, health, help, welfare, safety, victory, safe, Savior, Saviors, defend, avenged, avenging, rescue, preserved, and preservest.

"Salvation" the All-Inclusive Gospel Word

Salvation is the great and all-inclusive word of the gospel, gathering into itself all the redemptive acts and processes such as those expressed in the doctrines of salvation listed below. One can see by these words and by the Scriptures below that satiation teaches full deliverance from dangers, troubles, sin, disease, and poverty. Salvation takes in deliverance from every phase of sin, including inbred sin, or the old man - the devil, as we shall see in these two lessons, thirty-three and thirty-four. It would not be a deliverance from all sin if one were still bound by sin and Satan in any form. The following is a summary of the different words which express the different phases of salvation:

1. REPENTANCE - A change of mind, a new mind about God (Matt. 3:2; 4:17; Luke 13:1-5; 24:47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 10:43; 2 Cor. 7:9, 10; 1 John 1:9).

2. CONVERSION - A change of direction, a new walk with God (Psalms 19:7; 51:13; Matt. 18:3; Luke 22:32; Acts 3:19; James 5:19).

3. REGENERATION - A change of nature, a new nature before God (John 3:3-5; Rom. 3:24, 25; 2 Cor. 5:17; Tit. 3:5; 2 Pet. 1:4-14).

4. ADOPTION - A change of family, a new relationship with God (Rom. 8:14-23; Gal. 4:5; Eph. 1:4; 3:15; John 1:12; 3:16; 1 John 3:8-10; 5:1-18).

5. WASHING - A change of morals, a new creature before God (1 Cor. 6:9-11; Eph. 4:24; 5:26; Tit. 3:5; Rev. 1:5; 7:14; John 15:3; Isa. 1:16-18).

6. REDEMPTION - A change of owners, a new master in God (Rom. 3:24, 25; 6:16-23; 1 Cor 1:30; 3:16; 6:19-20; Gal. 3:13; Eph. 1:7; Col. 1:14, 22; 1 Pet. 1:18-23).

7. PROPITIATION - A change of clothing, a new covering of sins before God (Rom. 3:24, 25; 4:7; 1 John 2:1, 2; Psalms 32:1; 85:2; 1 Pet. 4:8).

8. GRACE - A change of favor, a new standing before God (John 1:16, 17; Rom. 5:1, 2; Eph. 2:1-9; Tit. 2:11-14; 2 Pet. 3:18).

9. IMPUTATION - A change of accounts, a new debt to God (Rom. 1:14; 4:1-11, 22-24; Gal. 3:6-14; James 2:23; 2 Cor. 5:17-19).

10. FORGIVENESS - A change of judgment, a new pardon by God (Psalms 103:3; Eph. 1:7; Col. 2:13; 1 John 1:7-9; Luke 24:47; Acts 10:43).

11. DELIVERANCE - A change of bondage, a new liberty before God (Luke 4:18; Gal. 5:1, 13; Heb. 10:19; 2 Cor. 3:6-18; James 1:18-25).

12. FAITH - A change of confidence, a new trust in God (Mark 9:23; 11:22-24; Rom. 1:16; 17:4:1-25; 10:9-17; Heb. 11; 12:1, 2; 2 Pet. 1:5).

13. BLOOD - A change in life, a new life from God (Lev. 17:11; Matt. 26:28; Rom. 5:1-11; 6:1-23; 8:1-13; Eph. 1:7; 1 John 1:7; Rev. 1:5; 5:8-10).

14. FORBEARANCE - A change of attitude, a new patience in God (Eph. 4:2; 2 Tim. 2:24; Rom. 3:24, 25; 5:1-4; 15:4, 5; Col. 3:13; James 1:3, 4).

15. RECONCILIATION - A change of friendship, a new union with God (Rom. 5:10; Eph. 2:14-16; Col. 1:20, 21; 2 Cor. 5:17-20; Heb. 2:17; 1 Cor. 6:17).

16. SUBSTITUTION - A change of victims, a new sacrifice to God (Gen. 22:8, 13; Isa. 53; Heb. 10:5-18; 1 Cor. 5:7; Rom. 12:1, 2; Heb. 13:15).

17. REPRESENTATION - A change of agency, a new representative before God (Rom. 8:26, 27, 34; 1 Tim. 2:5; Heb. 2:18; 4:14-16; 5:5-10; 7:24-28; 9:1-28).

18. NEW BIRTH AND SONSHIP - A change of parents, a new Father in God (Matt. 6:8, 9; John 1:12; 3:1-18; Gal. 4:5, 6; Heb. 12:7; 1 John 3:1-3; 5:1-5, 10-18).

19. HEIRSHIP - A change of fortune, a new inheritance in God (Rom. 8:17; Gal. 3:29; Heb. 1:4; 9:15; James 2:5; 1 Pet. 1:4; Eph. 1:11-18).

20. PRAYER - A change of communication, a new approach to God (Matt. 6:9; 7:7-11; 21:22; Mark 11:22-24; John 14:12-15; 15:7, 16; 16:23-26; Heb. 10:19-23; 11:6; 1 John 3:22; 5:14-16).

21. ELECTION - A change of office, a new position in God (Matt. 20:16; Eph. 1:4; Rom. 8:33; 1 Pet. 1:2; 1 Thess. 1:4; 2 Pet. 1:10; John 15:16).

22. RIGHTEOUSNESS - A change of acts, a new obedience to God (Rom. 4: 1-25; 6:11-22; 8:3; Matt. 6:33; 1 John 2:29; 3:7, 10; 1 Cor. 1:30; Eph. 4:24).

23. CRUCIFIXION - A change of death, a new subjection to God (Rom. 6:3-22; 8:13; Gal. 2:20; 5:24; 6:14; 2 Cor. 5:17; Col. 3:5-10).

24. RESTITUTION - A change of dealings, a new honesty before God (Ex. 22:1-12; Lev. 6:4, 5; 24:21; Prov. 6:31; Luke 3:8; 19:8).

25. RETRIBUTION - A change of vengeance, a new attitude before God (Matt. 5:39; 7:12; Luke 6:27-46; 9:51-55; Rom. 12:17-21; Heb. 10:30; 1 Cor. 6).

26. RANSOM - A change from slavery, a new release by God (Job 33:24; Matt. 20:28; 1 Tim. 2:6; Gal. 5:1; 6:1; Rom. 6:3-6, 11-23; 8:1-13).

27. MORTIFICATION - A change of practice, a new conduct before God (Rom. 8:13; Col. 3:1-17; Mark 11:24; Matt. 5:6; 1 John 4:19).

28. CONSECRATION - A change of devotion, a new offering to God (Rom. 12:1; 2 Cor. 8:5; Acts 6:4; 1 Tim. 4:13-15; Heb. 13:15).

29. ASSURANCE - A change of security, a new covenant with God (Col. 2:2; 1 Thess. 1:5; Heb. 6:11; 10:19-23; 2 Tim. 3:14; 2 Pet. 1:4-14).

30. HUMILITY - A change of spirit, a new temperament in God (Matt. 18:1-4; Acts 20:19; Col. 3:5-17; 1 Pet. 5:5, 6; James 4:6-11).

31. LOVE - A change of affection, a new devotion to God (Deut. 6:5; Matt. 22:37; Rom. 5:5-8; John 13:34, 35; 1 Cor. 13; 1 John 3:11-18; 4:7-21; Gal. 5:21, 22).

32. JOY - A change in emotion, a new delight in God (Neh. 8:10; Psalms 16:11; 51:12; Luke 19:37; 24:52; John 15:11; 1 Pet. 1:8, 9; Gal. 5:21, 22).

33. PEACE - A change in mind, a new tranquillity in God (Acts 10:36; Rom. 5:1; 14:17; 15:13; Eph. 2:14-18; Col. 1:20; Gal. 5:21, 22).

34. LONGSUFFERING - A change in forbearance, a new endurance before God (Gal. 5:21, 22; Mark 4:17; 2 Tim. 2:3; 4:5; James 5:11; Rom. 5:1-8).

35. GENTLENESS - A change in manner, a new behavior before God (Gal. 5:21, 22; 1 Thess. 2:7; 2 Tim. 2:24; Tit. 3:2; James 3:17).

36. GOODNESS - A change in virtue, a new holiness in God (Gal. 5:21, 22; Rom. 15:14; Eph. 5:9; Phil. 4:8; 2 Pet. 1:3-14).

37. MEEKNESS - A change of disposition, a new humility before God (Gal. 5:21, 22; Num. 12:3; Ps. 76:9; 149:4; Eph. 4:2; Col. 3:12; 1 Tim. 6:11).

38. TEMPERANCE - A change to moderation, a new sobriety before God (Gal. 5:21, 22; Acts 24:25; 2 Pet. 1:3-14, 1 Cor. 9:25-27; Tit. 1:8; 2:2).

39. REVELATION - A change of knowledge, a new doctrine from God (Matt. 11:25; 13:35; 16:17; Deut. 29:29; Rom. 1:17; 1 Cor. 2:10; Eph. 1:17; 3:1-11).

40. CONVICTION - A change in the sense of guilt, a new awakening before God (John 8:9; 16:7-12; Acts 2:37; 18:28; 1 Cor. 14:24; James 2:9).

41. REMISSION - A change of sentence, a new justification by God (Matt. 26:28; Luke 24:47; Acts 2:38; 10:43; Heb. 9:22).

42. HEALING - A change in health, a new health in God (Psalms 91; 103:3; Matt. 8:17; Isa. 53; Rom. 8:11; 1 Pet. 2:24; 2 John 2; James 5:14-16).

43. SOUNDNESS - A change of condition, a new perfection in God (Prov. 8:14; 14:30; Psalms 91; Col. 2:10; 2 Tim. 1:7; 1 Tim. 1:10; Tit. 1:9, 13; 2:1-8).

44. CREATION AND TRANSFORMATION - A change of likeness, a new image before God (2 Cor. 3:18; 5:17; Rom. 12:1, 2; 6:3-22; 8:1-13; 2 Pet. 1:3-14; Col. 3:1-17; Gal. 5:16-26).

45. SANCTIFICATION - A change of service, a new separation unto God (John 10:36; 1 Cor. 6:11; 2 Tim. 2:21; Ex. 13; 30:39; 40:10, 11; Lev. 27:14-27; Jer. 1:5).

46. JUSTIFICATION - A change of state, a new righteousness in God (Rom. 3:20-30; 5:l, 9; 1 Cor. 6:11; Gal. 3:6-14; Acts 13:38, 39).

47. PRESERVATION - A change of assurance, a new security in God (Ps. 37:28; 145:20; 2 Tim. 4:18; Phil. 1:6; 1 Thess. 5:23; Jude 20-24; 1 Pet. 1:5).

48. PROVIDENCE - A change of supply, a new provision in God (Matt. 6:33; Phil 4:18; Mark 11:22-24; John 15:7, 16, Ps. 84:11).

49. BAPTISM INTO CHRIST - A change of elements, a new burial in God (Eph. 2:1-9; Rom. 6:3-6; 1 Cor. 12:13; Gal. 3:27; 5:24; Col. 2:11-17).

50. RESURRECTION - A change in substance, a new body given by God (1 Cor. 15:21-58; Phil. 3:20,21; 1 Thess. 4:13-17; 1 John 3:1-3; John 5:28, 29).

51. PREDESTINATION - A change of decree, a new destiny in God (Rom. 8:28-30; Eph. 1:5, 11; 3:10, 11; 1 Pet. 1:2-13; 2 Pet. 1:4-14; 2 Cor. 3:18).

52. FOREKNOWLEDGE - A change in revelation, a new knowledge of God (Rom. 8:29; 11:2; Acts 2:23; 1 Pet. 1:2; Eph. 1:1-17; Matt. 11:25; Deut. 29:29).

53. FOREORDINATION - A change in appointment, a new future in God (Rom. 3:25, John 15:16; 1 Thess. 5:9; 1 Pet. 1:20; Eph. 1:10; 2:7; 3:10, 11).

54. POWER - A change in authority, a new power in God (Luke 24:49; John 14:12-14; Mark 16:15-20; Acts 1:8; 1 Cor. 12-14; Eph. 1:19; 3:19, 20; Heb. 2:3, 4; Mark 11:22-24).

55. GLORIFICATION - A change of realm, a new dominion with God (Rom. 8:17, 30; Acts 3:13; Phil. 3:21; 1 Cor. 15:21-58; Rev. 5:10; 20:1-7).

56. DESTINATION - A change of dwelling, a new home with God (John 14:1-3; Heb. 11:10, 13-16; 13:14; Rev. 3:12; 21:1-22:5).

57. HOLINESS - A change in living, a new conformity to God (Rom. 6:16-23; 8:1-13; 12:1, 2; 11:16; 1 Cor. 3:16-17; 6:19, 20; 2 Cor. 5:17; 7:1; Heb. 12:14; Rev. 20:4-6).

58. LIFE - a change of existence, a new eternal life with God (John 3:16-20, 36; 5:24; 17:2, 3; 1 John 2:24, 25; 5:11, 12; 1 Thess. 4:13-17).

59. MERCY - A change of heart, a new disposition in God (Matt. 5:7; Rom. 12:8-19; James 2:13; Luke 6:36; Phil. 2:1; Col. 3:12).

60. INSPIRATION - A change of thoughts, a new influence from God (1 Cor. 2:9-14; 2 Tim. 3:15-17; John 14:16, 17, 26; 15:26; 16:7-15; 1 John 2:27).

Not one of the phases of salvation listed above should be understood as a separate work from the salvation of which it is a part. One could not possibly receive salvation and not have every one of the above blessings started in him that has to do with sin. They all have an initial and instantaneous as well as a progressive aspect until they are completed in the eternal future.

Although salvation and all its various phases that deal with sin are received in the initial stages by faith when one truly repents and believes the gospel, the different phases continue in operation in the believer from the time of salvation until he receives and enters into the final stage of salvation at the rapture and resurrection (1 Pet. 1:5-9, 13; Rom. 13:11; Heb. 1:14; Phil. 3:20, 21; 1 Thess. 4:13-17; 5:23; 1 Cor. 15:51-58; 1 John 3:1-3). Salvation, in the general sense of the word, includes even the redemption of all creation at the end of the Millennium (Rom. 8:17-25; Heb. 1:10-12; 12:25-28; 2 Pet. 3:10-13; Rev. 21, 22; Isa. 66:22-24). If salvation takes in all creation affected by the fall, then it is easy to see how it takes in every phase of deliverance for man in the process of redemption from its beginning to its completion.

—Dake's Topics

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