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WORK OF SALVATION
The work of salvation is the work of Christ, who is also known as Jesus in His Incarnation; to affirm this truth regarding Jesus Christ is to affirm that salvation is both a Divine work and a Human work, for He is the God-Man. God the Son entered into history and became man in order that He might save man from his sin.
The work of salvation is a work for man who is captive to sin with no means of personal escape, and who is also incapable of devising his own redemption. Salvation is for man because man needs to be saved, but man cannot effect salvation for himself; it must be done for him and given to him. And God’s grace does just that.
Included in the work of salvation are the following: the Incarnation, the life and death of the Son of God, the resurrection of the Lord, and His ascension to the former glory that was His before His condescension (see: Jesus-Christology); all of these are events of history—thus, the work of salvation is a historical work (see: Relationship of Theology and History).
God’s work of salvation is comprehensive, extending to man’s guilt as well as to his sinful actions, encompassing the condition and also the conduct. Through salvation the penalty of sin is removed, the power of sin is broken, and the recipient of salvation will be transported finally from even the presence of sin; therefore, God’s plan of salvation effects justification, sanctification, and glorification.
Consideration will be given to the following topics:
Jesus is the Savior
Atonement
Redemption
The Call of God
Union with Christ
Regeneration
Conversion
Repentance
Faith
Justification
Righteousness
Imputation
Forgiveness
Reconciliation
Adoption
No Condemnation
Sanctification
Preservation and Perseverance
Assurance
Spirit's Sealing
Glorification
Hope
Eternal Life
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WORK OF SALVATION
The work of salvation is the work of Christ, who is also known as Jesus in His Incarnation; to affirm this truth regarding Jesus Christ is to affirm that salvation is both a Divine work and a Human work, for He is the God-Man. God the Son entered into history and became man in order that He might save man from his sin.
The work of salvation is a work for man who is captive to sin with no means of personal escape, and who is also incapable of devising his own redemption. Salvation is for man because man needs to be saved, but man cannot effect salvation for himself; it must be done for him and given to him. And God’s grace does just that.
Included in the work of salvation are the following: the Incarnation, the life and death of the Son of God, the resurrection of the Lord, and His ascension to the former glory that was His before His condescension (see: Jesus-Christology); all of these are events of history—thus, the work of salvation is a historical work (see: Relationship of Theology and History).
God’s work of salvation is comprehensive, extending to man’s guilt as well as to his sinful actions, encompassing the condition and also the conduct. Through salvation the penalty of sin is removed, the power of sin is broken, and the recipient of salvation will be transported finally from even the presence of sin; therefore, God’s plan of salvation effects justification, sanctification, and glorification.
Consideration will be given to the following topics:
Jesus is the Savior
Atonement
Redemption
The Call of God
Union with Christ
Regeneration
Conversion
Repentance
Faith
Justification
Righteousness
Imputation
Forgiveness
Reconciliation
Adoption
No Condemnation
Sanctification
Preservation and Perseverance
Assurance
Spirit's Sealing
Glorification
Hope
Eternal Life
Return to: Salvation; Next Article: Jesus is the Savior
For Quotes related to Salvation, see: Quotes - Salvation
For overview of THEOLOGY, see: Site Map - Theology