Our Many-Faceted Beautiful Salvation in Christ

Dear friend,

Salvation is a result of simply recognizing your need and trusting Jesus to meet that need. We are sinners who deserve death and Christ has died in our place, to take away our sin and give us eternal life when we trust in Him. However, salvation is also like a beautiful diamond. When you look closely at it, you see many different facets.

Theologians often describe this using what they call “the order of salvation.” It is a summary of our redemption described in the New Testament. Here are some of the beautiful views of salvation given in the scripture:

We are chosen, called, born again, converted, justified, adopted, sanctified, and will be glorified with God in heaven.

Here are some brief definitions for each concept:

- Chosen (God determines to save us by His grace and kindness)
- Called (the gospel message is proclaimed to us effectively so that we respond)
- Born again (we are regenerated, given new life by God’s Spirit)
- Converted (we repent of our sins and place our faith in Christ)
- Justified (God declares us “not guilty” on account of His Son’s work on the cross)
- Adopted (we become God’s children, members of his family)
- Sanctified (we continue to mature as Christians until we are in heaven)
- Glorified (when our life on earth is over, we will be in heaven with God)

Praise God for the salvation we enjoy in Christ. Praise Him that it is so simple and can be understood by little children and yet it is so beautiful that we can ponder the amazing aspects of it for all eternity!
Your servant,

Stephen

Rev. Stephen St. John
Pastor/Elder