Part 1 - The Concept of Salvation

The Common Concept of Salvation VS God’s Concept of Salvation

• What is God’s true intent for salvation?
• What did God have in mind when He decided to make the church and how does this differ from how we have seen things?
• What has the false concept of salvation caused?

The word Concept refers to a plan or an intention.

Activity 1.1

Which scriptures prove that hell is the destination of those who do not obey God’s commandments?

What is the common concept of salvation?

Unfortunately, in most doctrines the salvation or redemption plan has been limited to the fact that Jesus died and rose from the dead on the third day. He eventually sent the Holy Spirit which is the Spirit of God within the believer. However, according to these doctrines, the Holy Spirit does nothing to eradicate man’s sin issue. As a result of this, the Holy Spirit has no other purpose but to console and forgive us when we sin.

The Purpose of the Study Guide

Because of the things mentioned above, the Lord has sent this revelation to re-inform His people concerning the truth about salvation that they may begin to walk in His true intent for them which is holiness.

Activity 1.2

What was your perspective of salvation before you read Chapter 1?

The Lie vs The Truth

The Erroneous Concept #1

Salvation is for man’s benefit only. We were stuck in sin and destined to hell so Jesus died for our sins allowing us to go to heaven despite how we live.

God’s Intent

Salvation benefits man and God. It benefits man because it brings forth redemption from sin and the captivity of the enemy. However, it benefits God because it literally changes mankind into His children. These children of God are free from sin, and naturally walk in sinlessness.

The Erroneous Concept #2

Jesus is the only true son of God, Jesus is unique as it pertains to sinlessness.

God’s Intent

Jesus Christ is the first of many others who are the same as He is. This is supported by the following scriptures:

Romans 8:29 KJV

29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

1 John 4:7 KJV

7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

What strengthened the erroneous perspective?

1. Jesus was the one chosen to die for the sins of the world. He was the only one worthy to do so. Therefore, to say that anyone else can be as holy as He was, is an effort to exalt flesh that is taking the glory from Christ.

2. Constant failure and sin even after salvation.

3. Misinterpretation of scriptures.

These things caused us to miss God’s true intent for the church.

God’s Concept Of Salvation

Salvation not only brings about the redemption of mankind, but it also allows the procreation, reproduction, and glorification of Jesus Christ.

1. PROCREATION: The production of offspring ;to have children that are the same type of being as the parent.

Therefore, salvation allows God to procreate. We become the children of God, in the same manner that Jesus was

St. John 17:11 KJV

11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.

2.REPRODUCTION: Multiplication – the mass production of the same thing. It allows Jesus Christ to reproduce. Jesus was the first begotten son, with many others like Him

Romans 8:29 KJV

29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

3. GLORIFICATION: To reveal the true splendor of a thing. Once this revelation occurs, it will inspire praise and honor. To be increased.

It brings about the glorification of Jesus Christ. The church is the splendor of Jesus Christ. Because of salvation, the man Jesus is a body part , the head of His body the Church. Thus He has increased.