0741. 723. “Saved”

723. “Saved”

1. Originator of our being Saved. The Lord: “Who hath saved us” (2Ti_1:9).

2. Mediator through whom we are Saved. Christ: “Through Him might be saved” (Joh_3:17).

3. Cause of our being Saved. Grace: “By grace ye are saved” (Eph_2:5-8).

4. Instrument of being Saved. Faith: “Thy faith hath saved thee” (Luk_7:50).

5. Assurance to those who desire to be saved and those who are. Word of Christ: “These things I say that ye might be saved” (Joh_5:34).

6. Promise to those who want to be Saved. Prayer: “Whosoever shall call on the Name of the Lord shall be saved” (Act_2:21).

7. Mission of the Christ and the Gospel. “By which also ye are saved” (1Co_15:2).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH