Salvation
The Testimony of John the Baptist: “Behold, the Lamb of God” (John 1:19–34)
John the Baptist is questioned by religious leaders about his identity, but he refuses every opportunity to exalt himself. Instead, he points to Jesus with one of the greatest declarations in Scripture: “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”
The True Light and the Children of God: Receiving the Light of Life (John 1:6–13)
John the Baptist was not the Light—he came to testify about the Light. In John 1:6–13, we discover God’s design for faithful witness, humanity’s tragic rejection of its Creator, and the astonishing privilege given to everyone who believes in Christ: becoming children of God.
The Resurrection of Jesus: The Dawn of the New Creation (Luke 24:1–12)
In Luke 24:1–12, faithful women arrive at Jesus’ tomb expecting to anoint His body. Instead, they find the stone rolled away and hear the greatest announcement in history: “He is not here, but He has risen.” The resurrection forever changes the world.
The Death of Jesus: When Heaven Opened Through the Cross (Luke 23:44–49)
In Luke 23:44–49, Jesus dies on the Cross after committing His spirit to the Father. Darkness covers the land, the temple veil is torn, and the centurion declares Jesus’ innocence, revealing the completion of God’s plan of redemption.
Jesus Is Crucified: Grace Displayed at the Cross (Luke 23:32–43)
In Luke 23:32–43, Jesus is crucified between two criminals. Even while enduring unimaginable suffering, He prays for His executioners and promises eternal life to a repentant thief, displaying the boundless grace of God.
Pilate Sentences Jesus and Releases Barabbas: The Guilty Set Free, the Innocent Condemned (Luke 23:13–25)
In Luke 23:13–25, Pilate repeatedly declares Jesus innocent but ultimately surrenders to the demands of the crowd. Barabbas, a guilty criminal, is released while the sinless Son of God is condemned in his place.
Jesus and Zacchaeus: The Savior Who Seeks the Lost (Luke 19:1–10)
In Luke 19:1–10, Jesus stops beneath a sycamore tree and calls Zacchaeus by name. This powerful interaction reveals that Jesus actively seeks the lost and that genuine salvation produces transformed living.
The Narrow Door: Intentional Response Before Opportunity Passes (Luke 13:22–30)
In Luke 13:22–30, Jesus teaches about the narrow door, warning that many assume they are secure while failing to respond genuinely before the opportunity passes.
Jesus Presented at the Temple: Recognizing the Promised Messiah (Luke 2:21–38)
In Luke 2:21–38, Jesus is presented at the temple according to the Law. Simeon and Anna recognize Him as the promised Messiah, confirming that God’s salvation has arrived. This moment reveals how faith and patience lead to the fulfillment of God’s promises.
The Birth of Jesus Christ: Good News for All People (Luke 2:1–20)
In Luke 2:1–20, the birth of Jesus Christ unfolds in Bethlehem. Angels announce the good news to shepherds, who respond with urgency and worship. This moment reveals that the Savior has come for all people and that God often reveals His greatest work to the humble.
The Resurrection of Jesus: When the Tomb Is Empty (Mark 16:1–8)
In Mark 16:1–8, women arrive at Jesus’ tomb expecting death but discover the stone rolled away and the tomb empty. An angel announces that Jesus has risen. Fear and amazement fill the moment as the greatest truth in history is revealed—the crucified Savior is alive.
The Death of Jesus: When the Son of God Gives His Life (Mark 15:33–41)
In Mark 15:33–41, darkness falls over the land as Jesus cries out from the cross and breathes His last. The temple veil is torn in two, and a Roman centurion declares Jesus to be the Son of God. In the darkest moment, the truth of Christ becomes unmistakably clear.
The Crucifixion at Golgotha: When Redemption Is Secured (Mark 15:21–32)
In Mark 15:21–32, Jesus is crucified at Golgotha. Mocked by soldiers, rejected by leaders, and abandoned by many, the Son of God hangs on a Roman cross. Yet even in suffering, Scripture is fulfilled and redemption unfolds, revealing the sacrifice that secures salvation for the world.
God Wants You to Be Saved – The First Step in God’s Will for Your Life
The first and most important part of God’s will is that you be saved. Scripture makes it clear—salvation is His desire for every person. Learn what it means to be saved, why it’s urgent, and how to respond to God’s invitation today.