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Factors of Salvation. Defining Our Terms. Factor : “One who acts, or transacts, business for another; an agent.” Salvation : “To be rescued; to be in the state of preservation from all harm; deliverance from the bondage of sin. Equivalent to sanctification.”. The Original Factor. God
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Defining Our Terms • Factor:“One who acts, or transacts, business for another; an agent.” • Salvation: “To be rescued; to be in the state of preservation from all harm; deliverance from the bondage of sin.Equivalent to sanctification.”
The Original Factor • God • Psalm 3:8 • Jonah 2:9 • 2 Timothy 1:9 • Ephesians 1:13,14 • Gen.3:15 “Salvation belongs to the LORD. Your blessing is upon Your people.” (Psalm 3:8)
The Sacrificial Factor • Christ • John 1:29 • 1 Corinthians 15:3 • Ephesians 5:2 • Hebrews 10:20 “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” (John 1:29)
The Procuring Factor • Blood of Christ • Ephesians 1:7 • Matthew 26:28 • Acts 20:28 • 1 Peter 1:18,19 “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” (Ephesians 1:7)
The Revealing Factor • The Holy Spirit • 1 Corinthians 2:10 • John 16:13-15 • John 14:26 • Romans 8:14 • Acts 2:2-4 “But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.” (1 Corinthians 2:10)
The Instrumental Factor • The Bible • James 1:21 • John 8:32 • John 17:17 • Romans 1:16 • Ephesians 3:5 “Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.” (James 1:21)
The Appropriating Factor • Faith • Romans 10:17 • Acts 16:31 • John 3:16 • James 2:14-17 • Hebrews 11:1,6 “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” (Romans 10:17)
The Consummating Factor • Obedience • Hebrews 5:9 • James 1:22-25 • Matthew 7:21-27 • John 3:36 “And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him.” (Hebrews 5:9)
The Sustaining Factor • Hope • Romans 2:24,25 • 1 Corinthians 15:19 • Colossians 1:5 • Hebrews 6:18,19 • Titus 1:2 “For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees?” (Romans 2:24)
The Authoritative Factor • Christ’s Name • Matthew 17:5 • Matthew 28:18 • Colossians 3:17 • Philippians 2:9-11 • Acts 4:12 “…This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” (Matthew 17:5)
Why not begin using these factors today! Factors of Salvation “…In an acceptable time I have heard you, And in the day of salvation I have helped you. Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2)