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What is Salvation?

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Salvation "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,  not of works, lest anyone should boast.  Ephesians 2:8-9 Salvation is the saving of human beings from death and separation from God by Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, and the justification following this salvation. Helpful verses relating to the topic of salvation:  "But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name."   John 20:31 "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name."  John 1:12 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. He who believes in Him is not...

who God is

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Getting to know God God created you because He wants a relationship with you. He loves you. He wants you to know Him personally and intimately, not just know about Him. through God's written word (the bible) and through His only son (Jesus). God reveals that He wants you to enjoy a life that it's in line with His purpose and destiny for you. He wants to be a nurturing and powerful presence in your life, not just an idea in your head. Knowing Him means receiving  His love. Following Him means following His leadership. And let's tell it like it is: Accepting that leadership will affect you lifestyle. As you come to know God, He no longer is a concept simply to believed or disbelieved; He is a living reality who is known  and followed along a path that leads to freedom. According to the Bible, until you come to terms with Jesus, you haven't dealt with the issue that's most important in getting to know God. In John 14:6 Jesus said,  "I am the way, the...