Salvation
The Experience of Salvation
What we believe
Salvation is God’s gracious gift in Christ. The Holy Spirit leads us to recognize sin, repent and trust Jesus as Saviour, Lord, Substitute and Example. In Christ we are forgiven, justified and adopted as God’s children. The Spirit gives new birth, renews the mind, writes God’s love in the heart and gives assurance and power for holy living.
We do not earn salvation; we receive grace by faith and live its transforming result.
Key Bible passages
John 3:3–8, 16; Romans 3:21–26; Romans 8:1–4, 14–17; Ephesians 2:4–10; Titus 3:3–7
This page is a concise, original-language guide based on the official fundamental belief statement. Use the official link for the full source material.
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