What is Salvation from Sin?
Introduction:
Many see salvation only as a way to escape Hell, but the Holy Bible reveals a deeper truth: salvation first sets us free from the power of sin itself.
🔥 Most want escape from Hell, but very few want escape from sin ... but sin is what leads to Hell. Salvation from Hell begins with salvation from sin.
True salvation transforms our hearts, changes our lives, and draws us closer to God.
1. Salvation Means Forgiveness of Sins
The Bible teaches that all have sinned (Romans 3:23), and sin separates us from God. Salvation begins with forgiveness through Jesus Christ:
“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.” – Ephesians 1:7 (KJV)
When we trust in Christ’s death and resurrection, our sins are wiped away, and we receive the gift of eternal life (Romans 6:23).
2. Salvation Breaks Sin’s Power
Salvation doesn’t just erase guilt, it breaks sin’s control over our lives. Jesus said:
“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” – John 8:36 (KJV)
This freedom means we no longer have to live as slaves to sin. The Holy Spirit empowers us to say no to temptation and yes to holiness.
We must also do our part and avoid sin at all costs ...
"He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil." – 1 John 3:8 (KJV)
👉 The phrase "he that committeth sin" in 1 John 3:8 (KJV) comes from the Greek verb poieĹŤ (ποιÎω), which in this context carries the sense of practicing, continuing in, or habitually living in sin.
3. Salvation Brings New Life
Salvation transforms us into new creations in Christ:
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)
We are no longer defined by our past but by Christ’s righteousness and grace.
Conclusion:
Salvation from sin is God’s complete work of forgiveness, freedom, and transformation. It rescues us from Hell, but more importantly, it frees us to live a new life in Christ.