The terms “save” and “salvation” are sometimes used by Bible writers to convey the idea of a person’s being delivered from danger or destruction. (Exodus 14:13, 14; Acts 27:20) Often, though, these terms refer to deliverance from sin. (Matthew 1: 21) Since death is caused by sin, people who are saved from sin have the hope of living forever. — John 3: 16, 17. a What is the way to ...
Salvation is a gift from God given to those who put faith in the sin-atoning value of the sacrifice of his Son.) Heb. 5:9, RS: “He [Jesus] became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him.” (Italics added.) (Does this conflict with the statement that Christians are “saved through faith”?
Christian salvation requires more than believing in Jesus as Savior. The Bible says the demons know that Jesus is ‘the Son of God,’ but they face destruction, not salvation.
6 Jesus’ very name means “Jehovah Is Salvation,” and he proved to be Jehovah’s means of saving those who exercise faith. Jesus came to the earth to offer himself in behalf of mankind. (Matt. 20:28) By paying the ransom, he made it possible for mankind to be saved and to gain everlasting life. — John 3:16.
Scriptures about salvation do not teach ‘once saved, always saved.’ Jesus illustration of a vine and its branches emphasizes the need for faith.
No. Many millions who lived in centuries past and who weren’t Jehovah’s Witnesses will have an opportunity for salvation. The Bible explains that in God’s promised new world, “there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” (Acts 24:15) Additionally, many now living may yet begin to serve God, and they too will gain salvation. In any case, it’s not ...