Not by Works, but by Grace: Understanding Salvation

John 14:6 confirms:
“I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”

Salvation is found in Jesus. Not in a tradition. Not in religion. Not in a set of rules. Not in a system of belief. Not in idols. But in the living Savior who conquered death and offers eternal life to all who trust in Him. 🙏 There is no substitute. Through His finished work on the cross, all who believe in Jesus and trust in His sacrifice for salvation, shall receive the everlasting promise of forgiveness and the gift of eternal life.

Grace Means UN-earned Favor From God

If salvation had to be earned, then a bed-bound person would stay lost, because they could not earn nor work their way to heaven. Even old people could not work their way to heaven. That person, who on their deathbed is lingering between Heaven and Hell, could not earn their way to heaven. That mentally ill person could not earn their way to heaven. That person challenged with polio, where they cannot walk, or someone perhaps paralyzed or dying on a battlefield, could not earn their salvation. Even the thief on the cross was not required to earn his way to heaven. Even John 3:16 does not say "one must be baptized in order to be saved."

Salvation has absolutely nothing to do with our performance and these examples prove it. But Jesus said, "Just come to Me, all who are weary and broken, and I will give you rest... I will save your soul." That is His promise to us, if we will but allow him to. He turns no one away.

Acts 4:12 (KJV) affirms:
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”

When Jesus went to the cross to atone for our sins, he wasn't thinking of himself. He was only thinking of providing a way for us to get to heaven. Thank you, Jesus. ❤🫂