Understanding Salvation
Salvation means wholeness. When a person is saved, they are delivered and preserved from destruction. No human can save themselves or others from the state of death, destruction, or the evil surrounding us. Even an exceptional “do-gooder” cannot create a new heart or a perfect, sinless nature worthy of eternal life in the presence of a Holy God.
Since we cannot save ourselves, salvation is a free gift from God to those who believe in Jesus Christ.
Scripture states:
John 3:16 – "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."
The Fall of Adam & Eve
In the beginning, Adam and Eve turned against God, causing a tragic transformation in their lives that was passed down through generations. They, along with all of creation, passed from life to death due to their disobedience.
The sin they committed in the Garden of Eden was seeking the knowledge of good and evil—to be like God. The source of this temptation was the devil (Lucifer, Satan), a fallen angel of God.
God’s command:
Genesis 3:3 – "But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die."
Satan’s deception:
Genesis 3:4-5 – "And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil."
As soon as they disobeyed, sin entered humanity, corrupting their spiritual and physical nature. Their perfect fellowship with God was broken, and death—both spiritual and physical—became a reality for all humankind.
Through this act, Adam and Eve handed over their God-given dominion of the world to Satan:
2 Corinthians 4:4 – "In whom the god (devil) of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them."
God’s Promise of Redemption
Despite humanity’s fall, God promised to send a Redeemer to restore what was lost.
Genesis 3:14-15 – "And the LORD God said unto the serpent... I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel."
God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to take the penalty of sin by shedding His innocent blood on the cross—the righteous for the unrighteous—to bring us back into fellowship with God and grant us eternal life.
When we ask Jesus for salvation, He gives us a new nature, His Holy Spirit, and seals us until the day of complete redemption.
Romans 8:11 – "But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you."
What Does Redemption Mean?
Redemption means we were rescued or bought back with a price—the blood of Christ. He paid for our sins so we can be reconciled with God.
Receiving God’s Holy Spirit is what it means to be born again:
John 3:5-7 – "Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water [natural birth] and of the Spirit [spiritual rebirth], he cannot enter into the kingdom of God."
How Do We Receive Salvation?
Salvation is only found in Jesus Christ. He is God’s perfect sacrifice, who took the penalty of our sin, was crucified, and rose again.
To be saved, we must:
- Believe in the gospel message of Christ (Romans 10:9).
- Acknowledge our need for salvation (repentance)—a change of mind from our old ways to God’s way.
- Call upon the name of Jesus Christ in faith.
Romans 10:9 – "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."
Salvation is by grace alone, through faith—not by works:
Ephesians 2:8 – "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God."
Key Scriptures on Salvation
- John 3:3 – "Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
- John 10:9 – "I am the door; by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved."
- Acts 2:21 – "Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved."
- 1 Corinthians 15:22 – "For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive."
- Ephesians 1:13 – "After that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise."
A Simple Prayer of Faith for Salvation
If you desire to receive salvation, you can pray this simple prayer in faith:
"God, I believe that You sent Your Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for all humanity and to redeem the world from sin. Lord Jesus, save me and give me the Holy Spirit with Your promise of eternal life. God, You are now my Heavenly Father, and I ask You to continue leading me into all of Your truth. Thank You, Father—I am now saved according to Your Word, and I trust in Your faithfulness. In Jesus' name, Amen."
Conclusion
At the moment a person accepts Christ, they are completely justified before God, as if they never sinned. They are born again into a new spiritual life and sealed with the Holy Spirit.
To grow in faith, a great place to start is by reading the Gospel of John, which explains Jesus' identity, mission, and love for the world.
PETER'S CROSS - Satanists are not the brightest folks to begin with, but you would think they would check to see if a symbol already had a meaning before adopting it as their own. Satanist think if they invert a symbol, it will make it evil or if they spell something backwards it makes it cool. The fact is that this symbol has been known as Peter's Cross for the better part of two-thousand years. It is written and widely believed that Peter was crucified upside down by his own request.
CROSS - Many people assume that the cross is a Christian symbol. Christians have indeed adopted the cross but its origins date back long before the Messiah was ever born. The cross can be dated back to ancient Babylon and the worship of the sun-gods Mithra and Tammuz. In fact the cross was not used by Christians until the fourth century after Emperor Constantine (a pagan sun-worshipper) had a vision of the cross in front of the sun.
ANKH - Also known as the Long Life Seal. While Christians try to say the ankh is not a cross, make no mistake about it, the ankh is indeed another rendering of a cross. This symbol originated in Egypt and symbolizes reincarnation. Egyptians were pagans and worshipped many gods like the sun-god Amen-Rah, and the pagan sun-trinity: Osiris, Isis and Horus. The ankh and the common cross were both used equally in ancient pagan sun-worship.
FISH SYMBOL - Also known as the Ichthys Symbol (Greek for fish). Another adaptation of a pagan symbol into Christianity. The fish was used worldwide as a religious symbol associated with the pagan "Great Mother Goddess." It was meant to represent the outline of her vulva. It is linked to the Age of Pisces and also has associations with the Hindu deity Vishnu but more so with Dagon the fish-god of the Philistines. The name Dagon is derived from dag which means fish. There have also been discoveries of the fish-god in sculptures found in Nineveh Assyria. Dagon is also found in the Scriptures (Judges 16:23-24; 1 Samuel 5:2-5).
TRIQUETRA SYMBOL - Another symbol of the occult adopted by Christianity. This symbol is used to symbolize the Christian trinity doctrine, however this symbol was originally used to represent the Three-Part Goddess (Maiden, Mother, Crone). This symbol is used as a secretive sign by the Aquarian Conspirators (A New Age Cult) and appears on "The Aquarian Conspiracy" a New Age handbook. This symbol also appears on the popular TV show "Charmed" which promotes witchcraft and appears on the front cover of "The Book of Shadows" which is used in witchcraft and Satanism.
PROTECTION SYMBOL - Also known as the Ritual Circle. In the occult a circle always represents a boundary of power. If you see a symbol enclosed in a circle, more times than not it is a symbol of the occult. It is a common practice for those who claim to have outer body experiences to draw a circle around their bodies before leaving so that nothing else can enter it while they are away.
EARTH SYMBOL - Also known as the sun cross, solar cross and as a Hopi medicine wheel. This is the symbol for mother earth in pagan religions such as wicca and other forms of witchcraft. the four sections sometimes represent the four seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter or the four elements of the earth: Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. I have actually seen this symbol on the Calvary Chapel down the street from my house.
PEACE SYMBOL - Also known as the Cross of Nero. Many people are not aware of the origins of this symbol or how it became to symbolize peace. This is the cross of Nero, a broken and inverted cross, enclosed in a circle which represents Nero's vision. Nero believed that there would be world peace without Christianity, thousands of Christians were martyred under the rule of Nero. This is what the "peace symbol" represents regardless of what it means to you.
ANARCHY SYMBOL - Also known as the Circle-A. Many people do not give it much thought but the anarchy symbol is also of the occult. Enclosed in a circle is the letter A, which represents anarchy. Anarchy is the absence of all law and disobedience to any existing law. This is the nature of Satan our adversary who rebelled against our creator, "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law" is the one and law in the Satanic religion. When applied spiritually this doctrine is the doctrine of sin (I-John 3:4).
GAY SYMBOL - Also known as the Thaumaturgic Triangle. Ignorance is bliss amongst the homosexual community. The symbol they adopted to represent their sexual orientation has long been used by Satan worshippers to conjure demons from the bowels of hell. The triangle is used as a door and the circle as a boundary of power. Some Satanists admit doing away with the circle in hopes of being possessed.
PENTACLE - A real popular symbol used by many that dabble in the occult. Many pagans such as those who practice wicca and other forms of witchcraft wear the emblem as a pendant. Some even go as far as placing them in all the rooms of their homes, especially during pagan holy days such as: Christmas, Easter, Father's Day, Mother's Day, New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, Valentine's Day, and last but not least, Halloween.
PENTAGRAM - Another rendering of the popular symbol, only inverted. Today, the pentagram may be even more common than the upright pentacle. Satanists, a more sinister breed of the underworld usually wear this symbol as a pendant or use this symbol in satanic rituals. It is found at many sites where sacrifices and other rituals have taken place. It is also found as art work on many Satanic heavy metal albums such as Slayer.
HEXAGRAM - Another star enclosed in a circle and another popular symbol used by those who practice various forms of witchcraft. This symbol is not as popular with Satanist and may even be used exclusively by those practicing other forms of the occult such as wicca and other forms of witchcraft. Some people confuse this symbol with the Magen David.
MAGEN DAVID - Also known as Solomon's Seal. This symbol used by the chosen race (Debarim/Deuteronomy 7:14) is often confused with the hexagram by those not familiar with symbology but the Magen David lacks the all too familiar circle associated with most other popular occultic symbols. Magen is the Hebrew word for shield, that is why it is called the Shield of David by some. Legend has it that King David's shield was shaped as such. It is likely to be associated to King Solomon as well and legend says the symbol appeared on the handle of King Solomon's Sword.
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