𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗚𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗢𝗗': 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗬 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗘

THE FREE GIFT OF GOD: SALVATION BY GRACE ALONE

INTRODUCTION

Religion complicates what God made simple. Many churches teach that salvation requires surrender, sacrifice, and self-effort. But Paul, the apostle of the Gentiles, declares plainly that eternal life is “the gift of God” (Romans 6:23), not a wage earned, not a reward achieved, and not a commitment exchanged.

In this Dispensation of Grace, God saves sinners freely through the finished work of Jesus Christ—His death, burial, and resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1–4). Salvation is not the result of trying but trusting; not human effort but divine grace; not behaving but believing.

This outline proclaims salvation exactly as Paul preached it: FREE, FULL, and FOREVER.

THE PRICELESSNESS OF THE FREE GIFT

(Romans 6:23)

A. A Gift Without Payment

Salvation cannot be purchased by human effort.
— Ephesians 2:8–9

B. A Gift Without Penalty

Christ bore the punishment so we don’t have to.
— Romans 5:8

C. A Gift Without Performance

Works play zero part in receiving eternal life.
— Titus 3:5

THE PROVISION OF CHRIST’S PERFECT PAYMENT

(1 Corinthians 15:3–4)

A. The Death That Satisfied

Christ paid sin’s full penalty.
— 2 Corinthians 5:21

B. The Burial That Signified

His burial proves the reality of His death.
— Romans 6:4

C. The Resurrection That Secured

His resurrection guarantees eternal life.
— Romans 4:25

THE PROBLEM WITH PERFORMANCE-BASED SALVATION

(Romans 10:3)

A. The Pride of Human Effort

People attempt to establish their own righteousness.
— Isaiah 64:6

B. The Pressure of Religious Rules

Works bring bondage, never assurance.
— Galatians 5:1

C. The Poison of False Gospels

Adding works corrupts the gospel.
— Galatians 1:6–9

THE PROMISE OF JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH ALONE

(Romans 5:1)

A. The Access Into Grace

Faith alone opens the door to God’s gift.
— Romans 5:2

B. The Assurance of Peace

Justification removes guilt forever.
— Colossians 2:13

C. The Acceptance in Christ

Believers stand complete in Him.
— Colossians 2:10

THE PURITY OF THE GOSPEL OF GRACE

(Acts 20:24)

A. A Message Free From Works

It is grace alone without religious additions.
— Romans 11:6

B. A Message Focused on Christ

His cross is the centerpiece of the gospel.
— Galatians 6:14

C. A Message Fixed in Paul’s Revelation

Only Paul explains the gospel that saves today.
— Romans 2:16

THE PITFALL OF MISINTERPRETING SCRIPTURE

(2 Timothy 2:15)

A. The Danger of Mixing Dispensations

Israel’s kingdom commands are not for the Church today.
— Matthew 19:21 vs. 1 Timothy 6:17

B. The Distortion of Discipleship Verses

Denying yourself does not equal salvation.
— Luke 14:33 vs. Ephesians 1:13

C. The Deception of Denominational Teaching

Tradition adds requirements God did not.
— Mark 7:13

THE POWER OF BELIEVING, NOT BEHAVING

(Ephesians 1:13)

A. The Moment of Trust

Salvation happens the instant you believe the gospel.
— John 1:12

B. The Mark of the Spirit

Believers are sealed permanently.
— Ephesians 4:30

C. The Miracle of New Life

Eternal life becomes reality, not a reward.
— Colossians 3:3

THE PEACE OF HAVING SALVATION SETTLED

(1 Thessalonians 5:10)

A. No More Fear of Failure

Salvation depends on Christ’s faithfulness, not ours.
— 2 Timothy 2:13

B. No More Worry of Works

We serve from gratitude, not fear.
— Ephesians 2:10

C. No More Doubting Destiny

Eternal life is a secured position.
— Romans 8:38–39

THE PURPOSE OF PREACHING A FREE GIFT

(Romans 10:14–15)

A. To Declare God’s Grace Clearly

People can’t believe what they’ve never heard.
— Romans 10:17

B. To Defend the Gospel Boldly

We must guard the purity of grace.
— Philippians 1:17

C. To Deliver Souls from Works-Based Deception

Free salvation liberates hearts from bondage.
— Galatians 5:1

CONCLUSION

Salvation is not a deal to negotiate, a duty to perform, or a debt to repay.
It is a gift to receive—paid in full by Christ’s blood, offered freely to all, and received simply by believing the gospel.

The gospel of grace is not “give your life to Christ.”
It is Christ gave His life for you.

Right Division protects this truth, proclaims this truth, and preserves this truth.

CALL TO ACTION

Receive the free gift—believe the gospel today!
Share the message—Christ paid it all!
Stand for grace—reject works-based gospels!
Thank God daily for salvation that is FREE and FOREVER!

FINAL THOUGHTS

Grace cannot be earned—only believed.
Christ paid everything—so salvation costs you nothing.
Paul alone reveals the gospel that saves today.
Right Division clarifies salvation completely.
Eternal life is a gift, not a goal.
Works follow salvation—they never produce it.
Assurance comes from Christ’s finished work.
The gospel is simple because God made it simple.
Salvation is secure because God secures it.
Eternal life is truly FREE—forever and fully.