Random Thoughts @trevordrinen: Things that happen at the moment of salvation

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Things that happen at the moment of salvation

Eternal life doesn’t start when you die—it starts the moment Jesus saves you from your sin.

What is sin?
James 4:17 tells us, "to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin."

Here's a short list of things that happen at salvation:

1. You are reconciled to God (2 Cor. 5:18–20).

2. You are forgiven for all of your sins (Col. 2:13).

3. You become a child of God (John 3:3, 7).

4. You are accepted by God (Eph. 1:6).

5. You are justiﬁed by Jesus Christ (Rom. 4:1–5:1).

6. You are brought close to God (Eph. 2:13).

7. You are delivered from the power of darkness (2 Cor. 4:3–4;Col. 1:13).

8. You join the people of God (1 Pet. 2:9).

9. You are granted access to God (Heb. 4:16; 10:10–20).

10. You receive an inheritance (Eph. 1:14; Col. 3:24; 1 Pet 1:4;Heb. 9:15).

This post is adapted from Pastor Bill’s Re:Lit book, Disciple: Getting Your Identity from Jesus.

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