Explaine being "Saved"

[Calabazaa]

Im trying to find my way closer to God, And I'v herd of being Saved, Can someone explain to me what this is and how you are saved, to become closer to the Lord.

 

[Thiscrosshurts]

Welcome to the forum

John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Jesus came to save us from any and all condemnation from the past present and future and we simply need to believe that he was able to accomplish that which he was sent to do.

John 6:29 Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe on the one he has sent."

This is an act of faith that must be given to us to do by God.

John 15:16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

John 6:44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.

I use these verses when praying for people and about myself.

You can pray that God draws you to himself and reveals to you what it means to be saved and produce fruit that remains.
There are many different views on what "saved" means but what ever it is believing on the one whom God sent is the key.
Of course we would want to know as much about the one he sent as possible and that takes some time.
Godspeed in your Journey.

 

[B-A-C]

Im trying to find my way closer to God, And I'v herd of being Saved, Can someone explain to me what this is and how you are saved, to become closer to the Lord.

Hello Calabazaa
In Christian theology we believe in something called sin. There are lots of explanations about what sin is, but in it's simplest terms, it is just those things we do, that we know we shouldn't do. Lying, cheating, stealing, thinking lustful thoughts, saying curse words, it could even be having an affair or murder. Anything that you feel guilt or remorseful over that you know you've done against someone is most likely sin.
Our God is so Holy and pure that sin cannot be near him. You can't get see God with sin in your life. Since your sin will keep you from having eternal life in heaven with God the father, the other option is to go to hell. A place with eternal fire and torment. Eternity is a long time to spend in agony and torment.
God says the wages of sin is death. We all die, but the Bible speaks of something called the second death which is being thrown into the lake of fire. So what "saves" you from this?

In ancient times the Israelite s had to sacrifice animals for their sins. A dove for smaller sins, a goat or lamb for medium sins, a bull or heifer for large sins. These had to be perfect spotless animals that weren't sick, or didn't have any sores or scars on them. They couldn't be really old and useless. These animals typically cost a lot of money. You then had to take them to a priest and he would kill this animals. "sacrifice" this animal to God to pay for your sins, since the cost of sin was death, this animal took your place in a way, and the animals death paid the price of your sins. There were quite a few problems with this as you can imagine. We don't have to do this anymore.
Jesus died for your sins. He never sinned, so he was the perfect spotless sacrifice for your sins. In fact he was so perfect that his death was the only sacrifice that was worthy to cover all of our sins, not only yours and mine, but all the sins of the entire world. Anyone who accepts Jesus into their heart. Anyone who believes in him, that he is the risen son of God. The great thing about Jesus was that he didn't stay dead but came back to life after three days. This is how we know that we will receive eternal life through him.

So we are being saved from eternal torment in hell and the lake of fire. Does that help?

There are many other things being a Christian does for us. God blesses us more, God changes our hearts and makes us more loving, more giving, more forgiving of others. This is usually the easiest way to tell if someone is a Christians.

So in a way, we are also being saved from ourselves, we don't have to be slaves to sin, fear, worry, bitterness or other things that affect many people.

 

[Calabazaa]

Thank you both, That helped so much! The perfect answer to what I was looking for! GOD BLESS YOU BOTH

 

[Rev T.S.Perkins]

all good answers but you had a good question to start,,LOL Christ paid a debt He didint owe becasue we owed a debt we couldnt pay...! God saw our need to have fellowship with him ..(with out Christ in us we have no good thing in our hearts ) God offered us rebirth so to speak through His son Christ....Salvation or being saved as we call it it a chance to be redeemed through that sacrafice.We are saved by two things the blood of the lamb with out blemish (Christ) and the word of our testimoney ( what God has done for us ) we need to remind ourselves daily that we Live because Christ paid for our sins on the Cross .a perfect sacrafice for an imperfect world ............Basicly being pushed out of the way of the on coming bus or impending doom we all deserve....For God so loved the world He gave His only son so that Whomsoever (you and me ) should believe on Him would not perish but have Eternal Life in Heaven ....Rev

 

[MRoe]

I have two questions. Did I choose Christ, or did Christ choose me? The bible says he chose us. Then why do most all people who claim to have “had an experience” with Christ say, THEY accepted him, or allowed him to come into their heart. If WE choose, isn’t that sort of considered a “work” to be saved? Something WE do? This then brings up the second question. Many believe in the doctrine of “Eternal security” or you can NEVER lose your salvation. They quote verses like “no one can pluck you out of my hand” etc. My question is, what about our decision to choose. I believe God gave us a free will to choose. He told Adam & Eve they could have it all, but could not eat of one tree. But they “Choose” to do so. Thus free will. If it wasn’t for this gift of free will, wouldn’t we all just be God’s puppets on a string? If we have no choice? So to my main second question this. Once we are saved, and under his Blood. Not that we’d want to, but don’t we also have the free choice to throw it away? Before 1987 I was just in intellectual believer. I believed there was a God, and from a child was taught about Jesus, etc. But never really had my mind open to Him, call it accepting Him as my Lord and saver till 1987. After that, He changed me. I did not want to purposefully sin any more. All the porn magazines were thrown out, my heart and mind was cleansed. I wanted to attend a church, and I wanted to read my bible and learn more, attend bible studies etc. That’s where I was at. Then the tempter came to me in the form of a beautiful women, and I committed adultery. Ended up divorcing my wife, quitting my job and moving away. If it was bad, I did it without any thought of God. I got to the point where I was ready to stick a gun in my mouth. Then God sent some good friends to me, to get me back on track. I then realized I was going down the wrong road. Now I’m back. Better than ever. Am in a good church, attending bible studies, daily praying etc. The advocates of “Once saved, always saved” tell me that then I was never really saved in the first experience. I disagree. When I think back when I was in my sinful lifestyle, and if I would have died, I believe I would have been in hell. So in a way I chose to reject God. Don’t we have that free will as well?

 

[Rev T.S.Perkins]

Christ chose you even though you were undone an not worthy of it .. Then excepting Christ you chose Him ...
this should be quite evident ..! Instead of asking which came first the chicken or the egg the question is how can I share Christ today and with whom..? We are so busy swating at spiritual flys we forget the only matter that counts telling others of a love beyond description and a way back to fellowship with God thru His only begotten son Christ ..wake up church . ..! I hear the trumpets warming up in the heavens ..Rev

 

[Puddleglum]

The wages of Sin are death.
Satan has the power to destroy us and it's only in Jesus we can be saved, but we don't win it, we have to live it.
OSAS is just a tool of Satan.

 

[Chuck Moreland]

I have two questions. Did I choose Christ, or did Christ choose me? The bible says he chose us. Then why do most all people who claim to have “had an experience” with Christ say, THEY accepted him, or allowed him to come into their heart. If WE choose, isn’t that sort of considered a “work” to be saved? Something WE do? This then brings up the second question. Many believe in the doctrine of “Eternal security” or you can NEVER lose your salvation. They quote verses like “no one can pluck you out of my hand” etc. My question is, what about our decision to choose. I believe God gave us a free will to choose. He told Adam & Eve they could have it all, but could not eat of one tree. But they “Choose” to do so. Thus free will. If it wasn’t for this gift of free will, wouldn’t we all just be God’s puppets on a string? If we have no choice? So to my main second question this. Once we are saved, and under his Blood. Not that we’d want to, but don’t we also have the free choice to throw it away? Before 1987 I was just in intellectual believer. I believed there was a God, and from a child was taught about Jesus, etc. But never really had my mind open to Him, call it accepting Him as my Lord and saver till 1987. After that, He changed me. I did not want to purposefully sin any more. All the porn magazines were thrown out, my heart and mind was cleansed. I wanted to attend a church, and I wanted to read my bible and learn more, attend bible studies etc. That’s where I was at. Then the tempter came to me in the form of a beautiful women, and I committed adultery. Ended up divorcing my wife, quitting my job and moving away. If it was bad, I did it without any thought of God. I got to the point where I was ready to stick a gun in my mouth. Then God sent some good friends to me, to get me back on track. I then realized I was going down the wrong road. Now I’m back. Better than ever. Am in a good church, attending bible studies, daily praying etc. The advocates of “Once saved, always saved” tell me that then I was never really saved in the first experience. I disagree. When I think back when I was in my sinful lifestyle, and if I would have died, I believe I would have been in hell. So in a way I chose to reject God. Don’t we have that free will as well?

this is one of the questions that have 3 or more answers, depending on your theology. I am Freewill Baptist, and we look at it as God calls all and each has the freedom of will to answer that call. We also have the free will to stop following and to follow once again.

 

[bgsda]

Welcome Calabaza. Well being saved is just something a Reformer in the 1700's instituted in Christianity his name was John Calvin. Wll to get to know Christ is well wanting to know Him like you would do to a boyfriend or if not opd enough anyone you love to spend time with. Ex)mother, cousin.. . Its a relationship you need with Christ. In Rev. 3:20 "Behold, I stand at the door and knock, IF anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come into him and dine with him, and He with Me".

Theres an IF there because He is not a forcefull God and CANNOT make u do anything you dont want. The door is your heart. Jer 28:11-13 is what He always think of us humans His created beings. God bless, hope you grow in Christ. Prayer is very important too.No communication in any relationship is a troubled relationship