Question Answer Series [14]: What is it really to be saved?

Comments

Question: What is it really to be saved?

Answer:

Paul’s final instruction to Timothy – Do not be ashamed, then, of witnessing for our Lord; neither be ashamed of me, a prisoner for Christ’s sake. Instead, take your part in suffering for the Good News, as God gives you the strength for it. He saved us and called us to be his own people, not because of what we have done, but because of his own purpose and grace. He gave us this grace by means of Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but now it has been revealed to us through the coming of our Savior, Christ Jesus. He has ended the power of death and through the gospel has revealed immortal life.

I want to meditate on 2 Tim 1:9 – The word of God “He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time”  Paul wrote this letter to Timothy from prison and he was beheaded by Nero after this letter, the last letter Paul wrote, that to Timothy his dear son in Christ.

Here Paul gives an insight into how and why we are saved, how is; by the grace and God’s great purpose, we received it as a gift when we accepted it by faith. Now why; The Lord called us to a Holy life, so grace that was sufficient for salvation is transforming too. There will be a true earnest desire to live Holy. Careless lifestyle after being saved, surely the person should examine and see if it was genuine repentance. I want to read a few verses where the New Testament emphasizes on U-turn in lifestyle.

  • 1 Corinthians 10:12, “Let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.”
  • 2 Corinthians 13:5, “Examine yourself to see whether you are holding to your faith. Test yourselves.
  • Philippians 2:12, “Work out your salvation with fear and trembling.”
  • Hebrews 12:14, “Strive for peace and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.”
  • 1 Peter 1:17, “If you invoke as Father him who judges each one impartially according to his deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile.”
  • Revelation 2:10, “Be faithful unto death and I will give you the crown of life.”

Final thought: Are you intentionally and earnestly standing for Holy Life by the strength of the Holy Spirit

Related Posts

Lessons from Peter Walking on Water

Lessons from Peter Walking on Water

Passage: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction Life often feels like sailing into storms—unexpected struggles, uncertainties, and fears. The story of Peter walking on water teaches us how faith triumphs over fear when we keep our eyes on Jesus. Background & Context After...

read more
What Should We Expect and Why?

What Should We Expect and Why?

Passage: Micah 7 Introduction Life often presents situations where hope seems dim and injustice prevails. In such times, what should believers expect, and why should they remain steadfast? The book of Micah provides profound insights into trusting God despite...

read more
Unattended Sin Leads to Greater Evil

Unattended Sin Leads to Greater Evil

Lessons from the Life of Herod and Herodias Matthew 14:1-13 Sin, when left unchecked, does not remain stagnant; it grows, corrupts, and leads to even greater evil. This principle is clearly illustrated in the tragic story of Herod Antipas and Herodias in Matthew...

read more

0 Comments

0 Comments

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Close Bitnami banner
Bitnami