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What does the Bible say About What Saves Us?

Bible Verses on What Saves

Many things work together to save us.  It is our observance of all of these things which work to perfect our faith.  It is one's faith complete that saves.   James 2:22 "Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?"  We are saved by all of what the Word of God says that saves us. 

God Saves Us
Isaiah 12:2
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

1 Peter 1:3-4, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you"

Jesus Saves Us
1 Timothy 1:15, "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief."

Hebrews 5:9, "And being made perfect, he [Jesus] became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him."

The Spirit Saves Us
1 Corinthians 6:11, "And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God."

Grace Saves Us
Acts 15:11, "But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they."

Romans 3:24, "Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus"

Ephesians 2:8, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God"

Love Saves Us
John 3:16, "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."

Mercy Saves Us
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"

The Cross Saves Us
1 Corinthians 1:18, "For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God."

Galatians 6:14, "But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world."

Jesus' Blood Saves Us
1 John 1:7, "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin."

Romans 5:9, "Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him."

Ephesians 1:7, "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace"

The Name of Christ Saves Us
Acts 4:10, "Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole."

The Word Saves Us
Romans 1:16, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek."

James 1:21, "Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls."

Preaching Saves Us
1 Corinthians 1:21, "For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe."

Mark 16:15-16, "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.  There is a response required when we hear the gospel preached.

Baptism in Water Saves Us
1 Peter 3:20-21, "Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.  The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ"

Calling on the Name of the Lord Saves Us
Romans 10:13, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."

Working Saves Us
James 2:24
"Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only." 
Acts 10:34-35, "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
Philippians 2:12, "Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling." 
Romans 2:7-10,  "To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile."

John 6:27, "Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed". 
Luke 13:24, "Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.  John 5:28-29 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation."

Obedience Saves Us
Hebrews 5:8-9, "Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him"

Endurance Saves Us
Matthew 10:22, "And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved."

Patience Saves Us
Hebrews 6:12, "That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Revelation 14:12-13, "Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them."

The Love of the Truth Saves Us
2 Thessalonians 2:10, "And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved."

Fear Saves
Jude 23, "And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh."
Philippians 2:12, "Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling."

We Can Save Ourselves
Acts 2:40, "And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation."  How do we save ourselves?  The Bible tells us:
1 Timothy 4:16, "Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee."  By heeding and continuing in the doctrine of Christ. 

The way of Salvation:

Hearing Saves Us
Romans 10:17, "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."

Believing Saves Us
Hebrews 11:6, "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."  The account of the Philippian Jailor in Acts 16:30-31, "And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house."  Romans 10:9, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."

Repentance Saves Us
Luke 13:3, "I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish."  2 Corinthians 7:10, "For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death."

Confession Saves Us
Matthew 10:32, "Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven."
Romans 10:9-10, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.  For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."

Baptism saves Us
Mark 16:16
"He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned."

Faithfulness unto Death Saves us
Revelation 2:10
"...be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life."

No one thing in and of itself will bring salvation.  All the things that scripture teach that save us work together in unison to bring about our salvation.  Leaving anything out is to leave the commandments of God unfulfilled and our salvation undone.  God played a role in our salvation.  Man did not deserve it, cannot earn it or pay for it, and can never repay it no matter what works he may accomplish in the name of Jesus Christ.  Our hope for salvation was offered by the grace of God.  Grace is defined as an undeserved, beneficial disposition towards someone.  Grace is a comprehensive term which represents God reaching down to fallen man from heaven with a plan for life. 

Man has a role to play in his redemption as well.  Man's role is accomplished by faith.  Faith is a comprehensive term which represents fallen man reaching up to God in hope for life through obedience to His will. 

God did His part, we must do ours.  God's grace and man's faith working together towards the eternal purpose of the Father.  By grace we are saved through faith.