1. Condemnation

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” — Romans 3:23

“If someone obeys all of God’s laws except one, that person is guilty of breaking all of them.” - James 2:10

Humanity is inherently sinful. We stand condemned before the Righteous Lord and Judge of all (Hebrews 9:27). We cannot earn our way to heaven by our own efforts, because we have broken God’s laws and are spiritually dead (Ephesians 2:1).

2. Separation

Your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God.” - Isaiah 59:2

Our corrupt nature not only fuels suffering in this world, but also forms a barrier between us and God. We are cut off from holy fellowship and hope. As already shown, no amount of good deeds done can bridge this gap.

3. Reconciliation

God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself…” - 2 Corinthians 5:19.

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” - John 14:6

Jesus Christ is central to salvation. He bridges the chasm between God and humanity. Through His sacrifice on the cross, He paid the penalty for our sins, allowing us to be forgiven and reconciled with God. The cross becomes the meeting place of justice and mercy.

4. Redemption

In Him [Jesus] we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins…” - Ephesians 1:7

Forgiveness is the release from the penalty of sin. It is both judicial and relational—God no longer holds our sins against us, and we are welcomed as sons and daughters because we have been saved and redeemed through His Son, Jesus Christ.

5. Confession

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” - 1 John 1:9

“...if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” - Romans 10:9

Confession is the soul’s agreement with God’s truth. It involves a heart of faith and a mind of repentance. Where one admits that Jesus is Lord and Savior and desires to turn away from their sins.

6. Transformation

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind...” - Romans 12:2

...work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose." - Philippians 2:12-13

There is a purpose in Salvation that is not merely for the believer to escape fiery judgment, but to live a life that reflects holiness and glorifies God. It should not be seen as merely a one-time decision. It is the start of a new way of life.

7. Anticipation

“Looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ” - Titus 2:13

Jesus promised to come back again in power and glory. As we follow Christ, we must keep in our hearts the hope and joyful expectation of His return.