Chapter 13

Salvation through Jesus Christ

Sections

1. Salvation from Sin
   1. Jesus Christ’s Death as an Offering for Sin
      • God provided Jesus Christ as an offering for sin
      • Jesus Christ died for our sins . . .
      • . . . He offered himself to God, as a sacrifice for our sins
      • Jesus Christ is the “Lamb” who was sacrificed
      • Jesus Christ was an unblemished offering – being without sin
      • In his death, Jesus Christ bore our sins
   2. Jesus Christ’s Death and Atonement for Sin
      • Jesus Christ died for us
      • Jesus Christ’s sacrifice of himself for us means that our sins can be forgiven . . .
      • . . . and that we can therefore be justified and righteous before God
      • So through Jesus Christ’s death we can be reconciled to God . . .
      • . . . and through Jesus Christ we can have peace with God
      • Thus, Jesus Christ saves people from God’s wrath
      • Note: Further points about the significance of the shedding of Jesus Christ’s blood
   3. Jesus Christ’s Death and Redemption from Sin
      • Jesus Christ gave himself as a ransom for us, to redeem us from sin
      • God’s people have been bought by Jesus Christ’s death . . .
      • . . . They have been freed from sin and are now slaves to God – and Jesus Christ
      • Jesus Christ’s death sets us free from sin’s control . . .
      • . . . and Jesus Christ’s death cleanses us from sin
      • Note: Jesus Christ’s death redeems people from the law and its consequences
   4. Jesus Christ’s Resurrection and Salvation
      • Jesus Christ’s resurrection has a key part in people being saved
      • Jesus Christ’s resurrection is linked to the forgiveness of sins and justification
      • Jesus Christ’s resurrection was essential for our resurrection
      • Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection were a triumph over Satan and evil
      • Note: Jesus Christ’s resurrection affirmed significant things about him

2. Salvation for the World
   1. The Savior of the World
      • God provides salvation through Jesus Christ
      • Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world – in conjunction with God . . .
      • . . . Jesus Christ realizes salvation and redemption
      • We can only be saved through Jesus Christ
      • Jesus Christ will bring believers’ salvation to completion on his return
   2. Life through Jesus Christ
      • God provides life through Jesus Christ
      • Jesus Christ gives spiritual life
      • Jesus Christ gives eternal life
      • Through Jesus Christ we can have eternal life as opposed to death
      • Jesus Christ saves people from the power of death
      • Note: The book of life
   3. Salvation for the Gentiles through Jesus Christ
      • God has extended his salvation to the Gentiles
      • God has provided salvation for the Gentiles through Jesus Christ . . .
      • . . . Jesus Christ died for all people
      • God has made the way of faith in Jesus Christ open to Gentiles as well as Jews – there is no difference
      • The gospel about Jesus Christ is preached also to the Gentiles . . .
      • . . . Through the gospel Gentiles come to faith
      • God has given the Holy Spirit to the Gentiles as well as to Jews
   4. The Gentiles as Part of God’s People
      • Gentiles have been accepted by God as being of his people
      • Jesus Christ has made Jews and Gentiles one
      • Gentiles have been included in the true “Israel” . . .
      • . . . God’s people are now of the heavenly Jerusalem
      • Those who have faith are the true, spiritual children of Abraham . . .
      • . . . and God’s promise or blessing to Abraham is for all who have faith
      • Note: Believing Jews still have a privileged status, amongst God’s people
   5. Epilogue: Jesus Christ’s Mission and Israel
      • Jesus Christ came foremost to Israel . . .
      • . . . and the gospel of Christ was first preached to the Jews
      • But the Jews largely rejected Jesus Christ . . .
      • . . . and many Jews strongly opposed the spreading of the gospel
      • The Jews’ negative response to Jesus Christ brought God’s judgment
      • God largely rejected the Jews and accepted the Gentiles, due to the Jews rejecting Christ and the gospel . . .
      • . . . The Jews’ negative response contrasted with the responsiveness of the Gentiles
      • But God has left a faithful remnant of Israel
      • Despite Israel’s current state – which has benefited the Gentiles – Israel will be saved

 ➜Major headings in: 13. Salvation through Jesus Christ (and all of Unit C)

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