“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,”

— Ephesians 2:4-6

God Owes No One—Christ Paid It All

The power is in His Word, and these three verses are mind-boggling! But let’s be clear—this new life in Christ begins for those who have first heard and believed the gospel of their salvation (Ephesians 1:13). And these verses make one thing absolutely clear: God is the One who saves us—even in our trespasses!

We didn’t have to clean up our act before God would save us. No, no, no! We were DEAD in sin—completely helpless—but based solely on our faith in the gospel, He saved us. It is all His work!

“Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt. But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness.” — Romans 4:4-5

So, What is the Gospel That Saves?

The gospel is not about what we do for God—it’s about what He has already done for us!

“Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.

For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures,”

— 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day. This is the finished work of the cross, and this is the gospel that saves!

All mankind will be judged by the gospel revealed to Paul by the ascended Lord Jesus.

‘in the day when God will judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my gospel.’

Romans 2:16

How Can You Be Saved?

1️⃣ We Are All Sinners
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” — Romans 3:23

No one is good enough to earn heaven. We have all sinned and fallen short of God’s perfect standard.

2️⃣ The Penalty for Sin is Death
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” — Romans 6:23

Sin brings death—not just physical death, but eternal separation from God. But praise God, eternal life is a free gift through Jesus Christ!

3️⃣ Christ Died for Us
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8

Jesus took our punishment! He died in our place, so we could receive forgiveness and eternal life.

4️⃣ We Are Saved by Faith Alone
“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” — Romans 5:1

It is faith alone in Christ that makes us right with God—not works, not religion, not church attendance.

5️⃣ Call Upon the Lord and Be Saved!
“that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”—- Romans 10:9

It’s that simple! Believe that Jesus died for your sins, was buried, and rose again. Trust in Him alone for salvation, and call upon Him—He will save you!

🙌 Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone!

If you’ve never placed your faith in Christ, today is the day of salvation! Trust in Him now—He is waiting with open arms.

Glory to God!