Where does the concept of being saved come from, is it in the bible? Is the word 'save' or 'saved' written anywhere in the bible?
2007-12-12 12:32:13 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Romans 10:9
http://bible.tmtm.com/wiki/Romans_Chapter_10%2C_Verse_9/KJV
2007-12-12 12:37:32 · answer #1 · answered by Skunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's weird how words change in their meaning over the years. And it's not until you get into studying things like the Bible that you come across things like this. After all, The Bible is written from an ancient language, by a people with different customs, and different figures of speech, in a foreign land, in places that they are still uncovering from centuries of sand.
So what did they mean by 'saved'? In the New Testament they were applying a meaning from the Hebrew tradition, as in:
Exodus 15:2
The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my SALVATION. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him.
Strong's Number: 03444
yesh-oo'-aw
Definition
1. salvation, deliverance
1. welfare, prosperity
2. deliverance
3. salvation (by God)
4. victory
http://bible.crosswalk.com/Lexicons/Hebrew/heb.cgi?number=03444&version=kjv
So it's not that we are saved like a computer program. Well, kinda. But it means so many things other than just not being thrown away. Even our current welfare is being looked after by Him. He cares for those He chooses even now.
Certain Bibles do not have the words 'saved' or 'save'. So it depends on your version.
You will find it all over the New International Version.
http://www.biblegateway.com/keyword/index.php?search=save&version1=31&searchtype=all&limit=none&wholewordsonly=no&startnumber=101&startnumber=226
2007-12-12 20:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up the word salvation in the Bible....you will find many verses. Salvation is to be saved.
sal·va·tion /sælËveɪÊÉn/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[sal-vey-shuhn] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
1. the act of saving or protecting from harm, risk, loss, destruction, etc.
2. the state of being saved or protected from harm, risk, etc.
3. a source, cause, or means of being saved or protected from harm, risk, etc.
4. Theology. deliverance from the power and penalty of sin; redemption.
Take Care and God Bless you!
2007-12-12 20:42:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The NIV uses save, saved 819 times. Salvation 122
Go to onlinebible or blueletterbible and do a search.
2007-12-12 20:42:17 · answer #4 · answered by Higgy Baby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word "saved" occurs 104 times in the Bible.
http://www.apostolic-churches.net/bible/allwords/s.html
It denotes being rescued from law destruction, or
saved from destroying yourself with you own mouth.
God our Saviour will have all men to be saved AND all men aware of what they're saved from: law (1Timothy 2)
Eg: Matthew 24:13 "he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved(graced)"
Eg: John 3:17 "God sent not his Son into the world to condemn(law) the world; but that the world through him might be saved(graced)"
The end to endure unto to be saved(graced) only, is
The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ with you all. Amen.
2007-12-12 20:45:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such concept in Judaism as anyone needing to be saved. Nor does Judaism have the concept of Original Sin. All of that is Christian.
If a Christian answers this and tries to give you a "proof" of it from the "old testament" (the Torah), please know that it is a twisted misinterpretation and mistranslation of our Torah by the Church, as we do not and never have had such concepts in the Torah as given to us by God. These concepts are man-made, invented by the Church.
Source: Me, Jewish
2007-12-12 20:40:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acts 16:31 is one of many places.Paul told a jailer in Phillipi who asked "What must I do to be saved?" to which he said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved as well as your family".
Saved from what? Sin. We have all sinned and we need a Savior.God demands perfection.We can't be perfect but Jesus was willing to stand in for us and take our punishment.He "saved " us from our sins.Now,all we have to do is accept that fact and thank Him for it.If we sin after that ,I John 1 says "He is faithful and just to forgive us if we ask and are sincere".
2007-12-12 20:44:06 · answer #7 · answered by AngelsFan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eph 2:8-10 God saved you by his special favor when you believed. And you can't take credit for this: It is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
2007-12-12 20:43:54 · answer #8 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved. Peter's response when asked what ust we do to be saved. Found in the book of acts.
2007-12-12 20:37:51 · answer #9 · answered by Edward J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus said in John 3:3, that you must be born again spiritually to see the kingdom of Heaven. In Mark Jesus says in 13:13, And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Here Jesus was telling His disciples that to follow Jesus would bring persecution but you will have to endure it if you want to be saved, or Born Again. You can go the persecution.com today and see how Christians all over the world are being tormented for their faith in Jesus. In went on Jesus's day because they crucified Him, nailed him to a Cross, and He was perfect, of course today we humans are not perfect but some in other countries are being persecuted just the same. Without being saved and born again you cannot go to Heaven, Jesus said He is the way the truth and the life, no man goes to the Father but by Him. When Jesus arose from the grave the third day He forever opened the door to salvation to all who believe, Do you believe Jesus is the Son of God who died on that Cross to wash away our sins? Are you willing to admit to Him you are a sinner? If you are and you believe in the Bible and Jesus you canbe saved right now, just pray this sinners prayer believing with all your heart, just pray Dear Jesus, I know and confess that I am sinner in need of salvation. I believe you died on a cross at calvery and arose from the grave to wash away my sins, I ask you right now to come into my heart and save me, I pray this Prayer believing in the name of Jesus Amen. If you prayed this prayer with a sincere heart you are now a child of God, rejoice that your name is written in the Lambs book of Life. Jesus will now send his Holy Spirit to come and live in your heart and guide you into all truth. If you made a decision for Christ or have any questions, Please send me an email, God Bless YOU!!
2007-12-12 20:53:32 · answer #10 · answered by victor 7707 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Romans 10:13
Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
2007-12-12 20:45:17 · answer #11 · answered by Cee T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋