SAVED by MERCY ~ SAVED by GRACE

NOT by Our OWN Righteousness!

Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

Scriptures taken from the KJV (King James Version of the Bible).

Believing is putting your trust in God and having confidence that he will fulfill his promises…GOD DOES NOT LIE!

Numbers 23:19  God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Titus 1:2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;

Hebrews 6:18 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:

Jesus is Yeshua (Yeshua means SALVATION in the HEBREW language) JESUS is the WORD! He is God!

Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

John 1:1-4 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ² The same was in the beginning with God. ³ All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. ⁴ In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

John 1:14  And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Throughout the New Testament, we can find instances where even the disciples or followers of Jesus struggled to fully recognize or understand his identity as the Messiah. Their difficulty stemmed from expecting a military and political leader—a King to overthrow the Romans—instead of recognizing Jesus as a humble servant, who is also the Son of God. For example, Peter confessed Jesus as the Christ but still had incomplete understanding. Even after witnessing miracles, some disciples didn’t comprehend Jesus’ resurrection until later. These examples underscore that recognizing Jesus as the Messiah often demands relinquishing preconceived notions and embracing spiritual truths.

John 14:9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Show us the Father?

Thomas, a devoted disciple of Jesus, required tangible proof by seeing and feeling the wounds of the crucifixion to overcome his disbelief in Jesus as the risen Son of God.

John 20:27-29 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.²⁸ And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.²⁹ Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

When a person embraces faith, they undergo a spiritual rebirth, experiencing regeneration at their core. This transformative process is the essence of becoming a believer. It’s akin to being born anew into a life of spiritual understanding and connection with God. The concept of losing salvation becomes akin to being spiritually “unborn” or unregenerated, which would necessitate a departure from faith—a ceasing to believe.

Authentic belief, fueled by the presence of the Holy Spirit, is resilient and enduring. Once one truly believes, their conviction is steadfast because the Holy Spirit becomes an abiding presence within them. The Bible’s teachings provide no indication that this profound transformation of rebirth can be undone or revoked.

Genuine faith in Jesus-Yeshua not only instills belief but also fills the believer with a profound sense of hope—a hope that transcends earthly uncertainties and anchors the soul in the unwavering promises of God. It is this hope that serves as the guiding light along the Christian journey, illuminating the path with assurance and trust in the faithfulness of God’s Word.

John 3:15-16 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. ¹⁶ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Nowhere in the Scriptures does it state that salvation hinges on walking aisles, church memberships, tithes, or public displays of emotion. It’s a simple yet profound message: believe. This theme reverberates throughout the Bible, with over 150 passages emphasizing the power of belief. Look at Abraham—he found favor with God because he believed, long before Jesus walked the earth. Despite Abraham’s flaws, including deceit and impatience, God’s love for him never wavered, and His promise endured. This serves as a compelling reminder that salvation is rooted in faith, not in outward actions or appearances.

Paul asks two very fundamental questions:

Romans 8:33-34 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth. ³⁴ Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

To put it to you as simply as possible…Who will bring any charge against those whom are believers?

This statement reflects Paul’s understanding of the security and assurance that believers have in their relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Paul emphasizes that those who are justified by God, meaning those who have been declared righteous through faith in Jesus, are protected from accusations or condemnation.

Paul’s assertion echoes the broader theme of God’s grace and sovereignty in salvation. He argues throughout the book of Romans that salvation comes not through human effort or merit but through God’s unmerited favor, or grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ. Therefore, since it is God who justifies believers, no one can successfully bring charges against them or condemn them.

This statement also reflects Paul’s affirmation that because Jesus died for believers’ sins and was raised to life, he now intercedes for them before God, ensuring their continued justification and protection from condemnation. Paul’s statement in Romans underscores the security and confidence that believers can have in their salvation through Jesus Christ. It reassures them that no accusation or condemnation can stand against them because they are justified by God’s grace and Christ’s atoning sacrifice.

God means what He says and says what He means! My hermeneutics are “literal.” Take the initiative to study the scriptures yourself and make your own decisions! Pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit.