Salvation is important because it is the means by which one can find eternal redemption, forgiveness, and reconciliation with God. It ensures a personal relationship with God and entry into heaven after death. Here are a few reasons why salvation is necessary:
1. Sin and Separation: According to Christian beliefs, humanity is born into a state of sin, due to the disobedience of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. This sin separates individuals from God, making salvation necessary to bridge the gap and restore the relationship.
2. Redemption and Forgiveness: Salvation offers the opportunity to be redeemed from sin and receive forgiveness for past mistakes. It provides a way to be reconciled with God and have a fresh start in life.
3. Eternal Life: Salvation promises the gift of eternal life in heaven. Without salvation, one may face eternal separation from God, which is often referred to as damnation or hell.
4. Peace and Joy: Salvation brings a sense of peace and joy that comes from knowing one’s sins are forgiven and that they have an intimate relationship with God. It provides a sense of purpose, hope, and fulfillment in life.
5. Deliverance from Consequences: Salvation saves individuals from the consequences of their sin, both in this life and the afterlife. It offers deliverance from guilt, shame, and the power of sin, enabling believers to live a transformed life.
6. God’s Plan of Salvation: In many religious traditions, it is believed that salvation is part of God’s divine plan for humanity. It is seen as God’s way of providing a solution to the problem of sin and offering a path to eternal life.
If you are yet to receive Christ into your life and are willing to do so, then say this prayer;
Heavenly Father, I believe in your Son Jesus Christ who died and rose from the dead for my justification. For you said in Romans 10: 9 –10 “…that if thou shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shall be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” Therefore, I confess Jesus Christ as Lord of my life from this day always, and I receive remission of sins for my soul and receiving access into eternal life.
Congratulations!
Welcome into the family of God.