The Precedent Of Salvation

Introduction: What is the role of predestination in salvation?  It provides the basis for our salvation. It also coincides with God’s foreknowledge, His sovereign will, His providential care, His election and a person’s free will.

• Salvation is based on God's grace, not our race (Romans 9:6-7)

• Salvation is based on God's promise, not our preference  (Romans 9:8-9)

• Salvation is based on God's providence, not our performance  (Romans 9:10-13)

• Salvation is based on God's mercy, not our merit  (Romans 9:14-16) (Titus 3:5)

Important Definitions: Needed To Understand Salvation

(1) Salvation—God reaching out to the sinfulness of the human condition by providing a Savior (Jesus) who makes one acceptable before Him 

(2) Predestination—to mark out ahead of time; to predetermine

(3) Foreknowledge—knowledge of something before it exists or happens

(4) Sovereignty—the influence, actions, choices and thoughts of supreme God

(5) Providence—a manifestation of divine care or direction

(6) Election—a loving God choosing to reach out with salvation

(7) Free Will—the human ability to make choicesconcerning salvation

Illustration:  Two Sides of One Door

The door itself represents Salvation (Hebrews 2:3)  (Titus 2:11)

The side of door facing us is our view of Salvation (2 Peter 3:9)  (Romans 10:13)

The side of door facing heaven is God’s view of Salvation   (Ephesians 1:5) (Romans 8:30)