The Essentials

In every generation, one question haunts the human heart: “What must I do to be saved?” Acts 16:30; Acts 2:37. With over 1,700 denominations out there, which way is right? How do we find God? “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart,” Jer 29:13. In this Bible study episode we cut through the noise and get back to The Essentials of salvation. We cover: Saved Defined — From Greek SOZO: to save, deliver, protect, heal, preserve. More than a ticket to heaven. How Can I Be Saved? — Not by works, but by mercy, Titus 3:5. “For God so loved the world...” John 3:16. The Price of Salvation — Receive the engrafted word, James 1:21. Baptism now saves us, 1 Peter 3:21. “Save yourselves from this untoward generation,” Acts 2:40. FAITH — The foundation stone. “Without faith it is impossible to please him,” Heb 11:6. Faith comes by hearing, Rom 10:17. The gospel of your salvation, Eph 1:13. REPENTANCE — Job abhorred himself, Job 42:6. “Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish,” Luke 13:3. God is “not willing that any should perish,” 2 Pet 3:9. BAPTISM — “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit,” John 3:5. “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ,” Acts 2:38. Remission of sins preached, Luke 24:47. HOLY GHOST BAPTISM — “If any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his,” Rom 8:9. Jesus will baptize with the Holy Ghost and fire, Matt 3:11. They were all filled, Acts 2:4. THE BIBLE — The only source of God’s Word. “All scripture is given by inspiration of God,” 2 Tim 3:16. “Search the scriptures,” John 5:39. Holy men spake as moved by the Holy Ghost, 2 Pet 1:21. If you’re tired of confusion and just want the Biblical essentials — faith, repentance, baptism, and the Holy Ghost — this one’s for you. Salvation isn’t complicated. It’s essential. 🎙️