Bible Verses About Salvation
The Bible’s good news is that God saves sinners by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. These verses explain why we need saving, what Christ has done and how to receive the gift of eternal life.
19 verses about salvation (KJV)
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
Guided journeys on salvation
Go deeper one day at a time: each day is a passage, a reflection, a question and a prayer.
The Cross
7 days at the centre of the faith
- Day 1: The power of God — 1 Corinthians 1:18-25“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise…”
- Day 2: Just and the justifier — Romans 3:21-26“But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto…”
- Day 3: While we were yet sinners — Romans 5:6-11“For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even…”
- Day 4: By his stripes — 1 Peter 2:21-25“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his…”
- Day 5: Nailed to the cross — Colossians 2:13-15“And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; Blotting out the handwriting of…”
- Day 6: Once for all — Hebrews 10:11-18“And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins…”
- Day 7: Crucified with Christ — Galatians 2:16-21“Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of…”
Who Is Jesus?
7 days meeting the real Jesus
- Day 1: The image of the invisible God — Colossians 1:15-20“Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible…”
- Day 2: Who do men say I am? — Matthew 16:13-17“When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? And they said, Some say that thou art John the…”
- Day 3: The way, the truth, the life — John 14:1-7“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place…”
- Day 4: Even the wind obeys him — Matthew 8:23-27“And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he…”
- Day 5: Authority to forgive — Luke 5:17-26“And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea…”
- Day 6: God has spoken by his Son — Hebrews 1:1-4“God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir…”
- Day 7: Alive for evermore — Revelation 1:12-18“And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man…”
New Believer: Your First 30 Days
30 days on the first steps of following Jesus
- Day 1: Welcome home — Luke 15:17-24“And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and will…”
- Day 2: Saved by grace — Ephesians 2:4-10“But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath…”
- Day 3: You can know — 1 John 5:11-13“And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.…”
- Day 4: Held in his hand — John 10:27-30“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My…”
- Day 5: A new creation — 2 Corinthians 5:17-21“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to…”
- Day 6: Who do you say he is? — Matthew 16:13-17“When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? And they said, Some say that thou art John the…”
- Day 7: Jesus over all — Colossians 1:15-20“Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible…”
- Day 8: Alive and seen — 1 Corinthians 15:3-8“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again…”
- Day 9: Learning to pray — Matthew 6:5-13“And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men.…”
- Day 10: Peace through prayer — Philippians 4:6-7“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all…”
- Day 11: Hiding God's word — Psalms 119:9-16“Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.…”
- Day 12: Scripture that equips — 2 Timothy 3:14-17“But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy…”
- Day 13: The Comforter — John 14:15-21“If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the…”
- Day 14: The fruit of the Spirit — Galatians 5:16-25“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are…”
- Day 15: When you stumble — 1 John 1:7-10“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. If we say that we have…”
- Day 16: A changed life — Luke 19:1-10“And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus…”
- Day 17: A new family — Acts 2:42-47“And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were…”
- Day 18: Do not stop meeting — Hebrews 10:23-25“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not…”
- Day 19: Baptism: new life in Christ — Romans 6:3-11“Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was…”
- Day 20: The Lord's Supper — 1 Corinthians 11:23-26“For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he had given thanks, he…”
- Day 21: A way of escape — 1 Corinthians 10:12-13“Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you…”
- Day 22: It is written — Matthew 4:1-11“Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. And when the…”
- Day 23: Putting on the new — Ephesians 4:22-32“That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on…”
- Day 24: Salt and light — Matthew 5:13-16“Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under…”
- Day 25: Tell your story — Mark 5:18-20“And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him. Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to…”
- Day 26: Gifts for serving — 1 Peter 4:8-11“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Use hospitality one to another without grudging. As every man hath…”
- Day 27: When it is hard — 1 Peter 5:6-10“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because…”
- Day 28: Nothing can separate us — Romans 8:35-39“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are…”
- Day 29: A place prepared — John 14:1-4“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place…”
- Day 30: He will finish what he began — Philippians 1:3-6“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now…”
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Scripture text: King James Version (public domain).