To gain salvation, you must exercise faith in Jesus and demonstrate that faith by obeying his commands. —Acts 4: 10, 12; Romans 10: 9, 10; Hebrews 5:9. The Bible shows that you must have works, or acts of obedience, to prove that your faith is alive. (James 2: 24, 26) However, this does not mean that you can earn salvation. It is “God’s ...

Jesus’ sacrifice is the means by which God saves people from sin and death. Learn the meaning of ‘ransom,’ how it works, and why redemption is needed.

Meaning: Belief in Jesus is necessary to attain salvation. 1 Timothy 2:3, 4: “This is fine and acceptable in the sight of our Savior, God, whose will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.” Meaning: Belief in Jesus must be based on accurate knowledge of Bible truth.

2000年6月1日 · 10 Salvation is a gift from God, but it does not come automatically. ( Romans 6:23 ) There are certain basic conditions that each individual must meet to qualify for that gift. Jesus said: “God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting ...

Salvation. Deliverance from sin and death is possible through the ransom sacrifice of Jesus. (Matthew 20:28; Acts 4: 12) To benefit from that sacrifice, people must not only exercise faith in Jesus but also change their course of life and get baptized.

Psalm 108:1-13—Read the Bible online or download free. The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is published by Jehovah’s Witnesses.

In fact, the Bible says it’s necessary for salvation.—1 Peter 3:21. However, your motive for getting baptized should be your love and appreciation for Jehovah. Your attitude should be like that of the psalmist, who wrote: “With what will I repay Jehovah for all the good he has done for me? . . . I will call on the name of Jehovah.

Meaning: If tempers are flaring, leave the scene. Proverbs 19:11 : “The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger.” Meaning: We can prevent unnecessary anger by considering all aspects of a situation rather than forming conclusions before we have all the facts.

(Ex 2:23; 4:10-17) Later, Jehovah spoke of Aaron as Moses’ “prophet,” meaning that, as Moses was God’s prophet, directed by him, so Aaron should be directed by Moses. Also, Moses was told that he was being made “God to Pharaoh,” that is, given divine power and authority over Pharaoh, so that there was now no need to be afraid of the ...

God’s people in the past understood that their protection and salvation were linked to God’s unique name. “The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. Into it the righteous one runs and receives protection.” (Proverbs 18:10) “Everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah will be saved.”