 Romans 10:13 <br><i>
For whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be Saved .</i>
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 Acts 4:12 <br><i>
Neither is there Salvation in any other: for there is none other Name under Heaven given among men, whereby we must be Saved .</i>
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 Revelation 20:15 <br><i>
And whosoever was not Found written in the book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.</i>
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<li> What is Salvation ?
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<li> Freedom - <br>
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<li> from punishment - Romans 6:23 <br><i>
For the wages of Sin is Death ; but the Gift of God is Eternal Life through Jesus Christ our Lord .</i> <br>
<li> from quilt - Romans 8:1 <br><i>
There is therefore now no Condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus </i> <br>
<li> from Bondage - John 8:36 <br><i>
If the Son therefore shall make You Free , ye shall be Free indeed.</i> <br>
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<li> Wholeness - <br>
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<li> in Spirit - 2 Timothy 1:7 <br><i>
For God hath not given us the Spirit of Fear ; but of Power , and of Love , and of a sound Mind .</i>
<li> in Mind - Romans 12:2 <br><i>
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye Transformed by the renewing of your Mind , that ye may Prove what is that Good , and acceptable, and Perfect , Will of God .</i>
<li> in Body - 1 Peter 2:24 <br><i>
Who his own self bare our Sins in his own Body on the Tree , that we, being Dead to sins, should Live unto Righteousness : by whose stripes ye were Healed .</i>
<li> in Life - John 10:10 <br><i>
The thief cometh not, but for to Steal , and to Kill , and to Destroy : I am come that they Might have Life , and that they Might have it more abundantly.</i> 
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<li> Relationship - <br>
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<li> with God - 1 Corinthians 1:9 <br><i>
God is Faithful , by whom ye were called unto the Fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord . </i>
<li> with fellow Believers - 1 John 1:7 <br><i>
But if we Walk in the Light , as he is in the Light , we have Fellowship one with another, and the Blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from All Sin . </i>
<li> with friends - Matthew 7:12 <br><i>
Therefore All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to You , do ye even so to them: </i>
<li> with enemies - Matthew 5:44 <br><i>
But I Say unto You , Love your enemies, Bless them that curse You , do Good to them that Hate You , and Pray for them which despitefully use You , and persecute You ; </i>
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<li> Who is Salvation for?<p>
 John 3:16 <br><i>
For God so loved the world, that he gave his Only begotten Son , that whosoever believeth in him should not Perish , but have everlasting Life .</i> <br>
 Revelation 22:17 <br><i>
And the Spirit and the Bride Say , Come. And let him that heareth Say , Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever Will , let him take the Water of Life freely.</i>
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<li> How is Salvation received?<p>
 Ephesians 2:8 <br><i>
For by Grace are ye Saved through Faith ; and that not of yourselves: it is the Gift of God :</i>
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 Romans 10:9 <br><i>
That if thou shalt Confess with thy Mouth the Lord Jesus , and shalt Believe in thine Heart that God hath raised him from the Dead , thou shalt be Saved . </i>
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<li> Is there any other route to Salvation ?<p>
 John 14:6 <br><i>
 Jesus saith unto him, I am the Way , the Truth , and the Life : no man cometh unto the Father , but by me.</i> <br>
 Acts 4:12 <br><i>
Neither is there Salvation in any other: for there is none other Name under Heaven given among men, whereby we must be Saved .</i>
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<li> How is Salvation maintained?<p>
 Hebrews 12:2 <br><i>
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our Faith ; who for the Joy that was set before him endured the Cross , despising the shame, and is set down at the Right hand of the Throne of God .</i>
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<li> How is Salvation manifested?
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<li> Philippians 2:12 <br><i>
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my Presence Only , but now much more in my absence, Work out your own Salvation with Fear and trembling.</i>
<li> Romans 12:2 <br><i> 
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye Transformed by the renewing of your Mind , that ye may Prove what is that Good , and acceptable, and Perfect , Will of God .</i> 
<li> Ephesians 4:23 <br><i>
and be renewed in the Spirit of your Mind ; </i>
<li> Philippians 2:5 <br><i>
Let this Mind be in You , which was also in Christ Jesus : </i>
<li> 1 Peter 1:13 <br><i>
Wherefore gird up the loins of your Mind , be sober, and Hope to the end for the Grace that is to be brought unto You at the Revelation of Jesus Christ ; </i>
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<li> <b> Jesus </b><p>
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<li> Luke 2:14 <br><i>
Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth Peace , Good Will toward men.</i>
<li> Matthew 10:34 <br><i>
Think not that I am come to send Peace on Earth : I came not to send Peace , but a sword.</i> 
<li> John 14:6 <br><i>
 Jesus saith unto him, I am the Way , the Truth , and the Life : no man cometh unto the Father , but by me.</i>
<li> Ephesians 2:8 <br><i>
For by Grace are ye Saved through Faith ; and that not of yourselves: it is the Gift of God :</i>
<li> Acts 4:12 <br><i>
Neither is there Salvation in any other: for there is none other Name under Heaven given among men, whereby we must be Saved .</i>
<li> Matthew 11:28 <br><i>
Come unto me, All ye that Labour and are heavy laden, and I Will Give You rest.</i>
<li> 2 Peter 3:9 <br><i>
The Lord is not slack concerning his Promise , as some men count slackness; but is Longsuffering to us-ward, not Willing that any should Perish , but that All should come to Repentance .</i>
<li> John 3:16 <br><i>
For God so loved the world, that he gave his Only begotten Son , that whosoever believeth in him should not Perish , but have everlasting Life .</i>
<li> Mark 16:15 <br><i>
And he said unto them, Go ye into All the world, and Preach the Gospel to every creature.</i>
<li> Matthew 28:19 <br><i>
Go ye therefore, and Teach All nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father , and of the Son , and of the Holy Ghost :</i>
<li> Acts 10:34 <br><i>
Then Peter opened his Mouth , and said, Of a Truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:</i>
<li> Romans 2:11 <br><i>
For there is no Respect of persons with God .</i>
<li> Matthew 10:32 <br><i>
Whosoever therefore shall Confess me before men, him Will I Confess also before my Father which is in heaven.</i>
<li> Acts 2:21 <br><i>
And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the Name of the Lord shall be saved.</i>
<li> Romans 10:13 <br><i>
For whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be Saved .</i>
<li> Revelation 22:17 <br><i>
And the Spirit and the bride Say , Come. And let him that heareth Say , Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever Will , let him take the Water of Life freely.</i>
<li> Revelation 22:16 <br><i>
I Jesus have sent mine Angel to Testify unto You these things in the Churches . I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.</i>
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<li> <b>Calvinism and Arminianism</b> <font size=0>( Table below from Wikipedia )<p></font>
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<td><b>Lutheranism</b></td>

<td><b>Calvinism</b></td>
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<td><b>Human will</b></td>
<td>Total Depravity without Free Will until Spiritual regeneration</td>
<td>Total Depravity without Free Will permanently due to the Nature of Divine sovereignty</td>
<td>Total depravity, with prevenient Grace , does not preclude Free will</td>

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<td><b>Election</b></td>
<td>Unconditional Election to Salvation only</td>
<td>Unconditional Election to Salvation and Damnation ( <i>double-predestination</i> )</td>
<td>Conditional Election on the basis of foreseen Faith or unbelief</td>

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<td><b>Justification</b></td>
<td>Justification of All people completed at Christ`s death</td>
<td>Justification is limited to those Predestined to Salvation , completed at Christ`s death</td>
<td>Justification made possible for All through Christ`s Death , but Only completed upon placing Faith in Jesus ( <i>hypothetical universalism</i> )</td>

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<td><b>Conversion</b></td>
<td>Monergistic, through the means of Grace , resistible</td>
<td>Monergistic, through the inner Calling of the Holy Spirit , irresistible</td>
<td>Synergistic, resistible due to the common, sufficient Grace of Free will</td>
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<td><b>Preservation and apostasy</b></td>
<td>Falling away is possible, but reflection on one`s Faith provides assurance of preservation</td>
<td>Perseverance of the saints: the eternally elect in Christ Will necessarily persevere in Faith and subsequent Holiness until the end</td>
<td>Preservation is conditional upon continued Faith in Christ ; reflection on one`s Faith provides assurance</td>
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<li> <b>Day of Visitation</b><p>
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One aspect of Ministry , whether it be teaching, preaching, witnessing, etc., is that no one comes to God on their own. It is by invitation Only . The Word must be planted and the Spirit must germinate it. When that happens an individual may Choose to accept the invitation or not. 
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<li> John 16:8 <br><i>And when he is come, he Will Reprove the world of Sin , and of Righteousness , and of judgment:</i>
<li> Acts 2:37 <br><i>37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their Heart , and said unto Peter and to the Rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?</i>
<li> 1 Peter 2:12 <br><i>Having your Conversation Honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they Speak against You as evildoers, they may by your Good works, which they shall Behold , glorify God in the day of visitation.</i>
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The <i>day of visitation</i> is that moment when the Spirit reveals the Truth of the Word to an individual. 
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By taking the Word of the Gospel which the sinner has heard the Holy Spirit produces conviction. For a Believer Confession is the response to the conviction. The response of the Holy Spirit to Confession is the conversion of the Believer ( New Birth ).
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