𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗢𝗙 𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗚𝗢𝗗, 𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗢𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗡

𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗢𝗙 𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗚𝗢𝗗, 𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗢𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗡

𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture consistently teaches that man—fallen, frail, and faulty—cannot climb his way to God. Dispensationally, every age shows man's inability and God’s initiative. Whether in innocence, conscience, law, kingdom offer, or grace, man fails… but God acts. Salvation today, in this dispensation of grace revealed to Paul, is entirely the work of God for man (Eph. 2:8–9). God provides the plan, the payment, and the promise—man simply believes.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗢𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 — 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝗱

(Ephesians 1:4–5)
God purposed salvation before man existed, proving it was never dependent on man's effort.

A. A Foreordained Strategy – Eph. 1:4

God chose the method—salvation by grace through Christ from the foundation of the world.

B. A Fatherly Selection – Eph. 1:5

His adoption plan shows initiative from God, not performance from man.

C. A Faith-Based System – Eph. 1:13

Even in this dispensation, the method aligns with God’s eternal purpose—trusting His revealed truth.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗢𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 — 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁

(Romans 5:6–8)
Christ’s cross proves salvation depends on God's doing, not man's deserving.

A. A Sacrifice for the Sinful – Rom. 5:6

Christ died for the ungodly—man contributes sin, Christ contributes salvation.

B. A Substitute for the Sinner – Rom. 5:8

While man was unworthy, God provided the worthy Lamb.

C. A Satisfaction for the Sovereign – Heb. 10:12

Christ’s one sacrifice finished the work—man cannot add to it.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗢𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 — 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁

(Titus 3:5)
The Spirit regenerates; man cannot reform himself into salvation.

A. A Cleansing Not Humanly Caused – Titus 3:5

Not by works, rituals, or religion.

B. A Change Not Humanly Crafted – 2 Cor. 5:17

New creation is supernatural, not self-made.

C. A Comfort Not Humanly Conjured – Eph. 1:13–14

The Spirit seals, guaranteeing salvation—man cannot secure himself.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗢𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 — 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘆

(Romans 3:24)
Justification is God declaring sinners righteous freely.

A. A Free Acquittal – Rom. 3:24

Grace means God does the giving; man does the receiving.

B. A Full Atonement – Rom. 3:25

Christ’s blood satisfies God’s justice completely.

C. A Final Absorption of Sin – Ps. 103:12

Sin is removed eternally—no maintenance by man.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗢𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 — 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲

(John 10:28)
Salvation depends on God’s grip, not man’s grasp.

A. A Guarantee from the Shepherd – John 10:28

Eternal life, not temporary probation.

B. A Grip from the Sovereign – John 10:29

The Father holds the believer—salvation rests in divine hands.

C. A Gift Without Strings – Rom. 11:29

The gifts and calling of God are irrevocable.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗢𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 — 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺

(Ephesians 2:10)
Works are the result of salvation, never the requirement.

A. A Designed Walk – Eph. 2:10

Good works are God-prepared, not man-invented.

B. A Distinct Witness – Phil. 2:15

Salvation produces holiness—but not to earn salvation.

C. A Dispensed Wisdom – Col. 3:10

Growth comes from the new nature God supplies.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗭𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗢𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 — 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱

(2 Corinthians 5:10)
Rewards are for service; salvation is a gift.

A. A Reward Separate from Redemption – Rom. 4:4–5

Gift = salvation; wages = reward.

B. A Recognition for Faithfulness – 1 Cor. 3:14

Service matters, but it does not save.

C. A Rejoicing at the Judgment Seat – 2 Cor. 5:10

Believers judged for works after salvation, not unto salvation.

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍

Dispensationally, every age shows man’s failure and God’s faithfulness.
Today, in the dispensation of grace, salvation is:

Planned by the Father
Purchased by the Son
Performed by the Spirit
Preserved by God

Man contributes nothing but the need; God contributes everything for salvation.

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Stop trusting self-effort.
Start trusting God’s finished work.
Stand firm in the grace revealed to Paul (Acts 20:24; Eph. 3:2).
Share this gospel of grace boldly—salvation is God’s work from start to finish!

𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒

Salvation is God’s idea.
Salvation is God’s initiative.
Salvation is God’s accomplishment.
Salvation is God’s gift.
Salvation is God’s guarantee.
Salvation is God’s glory.
Salvation is God’s grace from beginning to end.