What is Salvation?

Salvation is the most beautiful and life-changing gift God has given us through Jesus Christ. It is not earned by our works, status, or efforts, but by His grace alone. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus, we are offered forgiveness, freedom, and eternal life—simply by believing in Him.

HIS Salvation is enough for me.

The Gift of Salvation

Salvation means being saved through Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that Jesus, who redeemed our souls, has the power to save us from our iniquities. As Ephesians 2:8 says, "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God." Salvation is not something we can earn—it is freely given through God’s grace.

If we believe in our hearts and confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord, we will be saved. Romans 10:9 confirms this: "If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." There is no other name on this earth that holds the power to save us from our sins. When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we receive the ultimate gift of eternal life.

A Choice We Must Make

Salvation isn’t something we achieve, but it is something we must accept. God gives us the choice—to receive Him or to deny Him. Where God is, there is Jesus. When we open our hearts to Him, He enters and dwells within us. By His saving grace, we are freed from sin, washed clean, and made new (Acts 16:30-31). Just as Jesus made the "Ultimate Sacrifice" on the cross, salvation is the "Ultimate Gift" offered to us.

Understanding Salvation

Not everyone fully understands the depth of salvation. I didn’t, at first. It wasn’t until I took the time to study God’s Word that I grasped its true meaning. I remember being asked, “What is salvation?” and struggling to give a clear answer. But now, I understand: Salvation is the greatest gift from God Himself. When we invite Jesus into our lives and believe in Him, we are set free from the chains that once held us down (Ephesians 2:8).

Living in the Truth of Salvation

In today’s world, we rarely hear about what Jesus did for us. But the truth remains: We are here today because of HIM, and we owe everything to HIM (John 5:24). I firmly believe that Jesus died on the cross and rose on the third day with all power and glory. I believe in our eternal God.

As Christians—true believers in Christ—our mission is to share this truth, lead others to salvation, and live a life of purpose. Salvation is with us, and it is available to all who seek Him (Revelation 3:20).

This is the true gift of salvation for us.

Blessings.

Your Sister in Christ,

Demi Smith-Williams

Reference Scriptures:

• Ephesians 2:8 - “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this note from yourselves, it is a gift from GOD.”

• 2 Corinthians 5:21 - “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of GOD.

• Acts 16:30-31 - “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”

• Acts 4:12 - “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”

• John 5:24 - “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life."

• Matthew 6:9-13 - “Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil."

• Revelation 3:20 - “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me."

• Matthew 9:6-8 - “But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he then said to the paralytic—“Rise, pick up your bed and go home.” And he rose and went home. When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men."

• Romans 10:9-10 - “That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.  For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved."

• Matthew 19: 25-26 - “When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, "Who then can be saved?"  Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."