What Does the Book of Mormon Teach About Salvation?
In 3 Nephi 11, Jesus lists four essentials and warns not to add to them. Later LDS teaching adds a system of works; the Bible teaches grace.
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LDS Pursuit: What Does the Bible Say about Salvation?
The Bible teaches that we start a relationship with God by trusting Jesus for salvation. We call it saving faith, and these five truths show you how to receive it.
Read MoreSALT Training: What Are the Essentials of Following Jesus?
A SALT Boot Camp overview of The Pursuit for Students. Review the essentials of following Jesus, from knowing God and trusting Jesus to helping your friends follow him too.
Read MoreWhat Is Saving Faith?
Knowing facts about Jesus isn’t the same as trusting him. Discover what saving faith is, from God’s love and repentance to confession and the free gift of grace.
Read MoreWho Is Jesus, Really?
Was Jesus just a good teacher or something more? One sermon in the Bible sums up five truths about who Jesus really is and why he is the only answer to our sin problem.
Read MoreWhat’s Wrong with the World?
War, injustice, guilt, broken friendships: something is clearly wrong with the world. The Bible names the problem as sin and points to the only real solution, Jesus.
Read MoreDoes God Choose Who Will Be Saved?
Does God choose who will be saved? Romans 9–12 shows that God is sovereign, his invitation is open to everyone, and the way of salvation runs through Jesus alone.
Read MoreWhat Is the Gospel in Romans?
The gospel in Romans is simple: we’re made right with God by faith, not by good works. Here’s what Paul’s good news means for your life.
Read MoreWhat Is Soteriology?
Soteriology is the study of salvation. Discover what the Bible teaches about why we need saving, how God saves us by grace through faith in Jesus, and why it matters every day.
Read MoreWhy Is There No One Like Jesus? (Colossians 1:15-23)
Colossians 1:15-23 may be the highest description of Jesus in the Bible. Explore why he is Creator, Lord, and Savior, and why no one else compares.
Read MoreHow Was Abraham Made Right With God? (Galatians 3:1-18)
Abraham was declared righteous long before the law was given. Explore Galatians 3:1-18 to see why God’s promise to Abraham proves we’re saved by faith, not works.
Read MoreHow Does Faith Spread Through a Family? (Acts 16:1-40)
Timothy, Lydia, and a Philippian jailer each show how faith in Jesus moves through a household. Explore Acts 16:1-40 and the generational blessing God offers families.
Read MoreDid God Change How Salvation Works? (Acts 10:1-48)
Peter’s vision of unclean animals led him into a Gentile’s home. Explore Acts 10:1-48 to see that salvation has always come by grace through faith.
Read MoreWhy Did the Church Doubt Saul Was Really Saved? (Acts 9:20-31)
Three years after his conversion, the Jerusalem believers still doubted Saul. Explore Acts 9:20-31 to see what genuine faith looks like and how to examine your own.
Read MoreHow Does Spiritual Conversion Work? (Acts 9:1-19)
The church’s fiercest enemy met the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus. Explore Acts 9:1-19 to see how Saul’s conversion shows what it means to be saved.
Read MoreWhat Does the Ethiopian Eunuch Teach Us About God’s Grace? (Acts 8:26-40)
God sent Philip down a desert road to meet an outsider reading Isaiah. Explore Acts 8:26-40 and why no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace.
Read MoreWhat Does Acts 2:38 Teach About Baptism and Salvation? (Acts 2:37-41)
Peter told the crowd to repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins. Explore Acts 2:37-41 to see what it teaches about faith, repentance, and baptism.
Read MoreWhat Is the Real Gospel? (Acts 2:22-36)
The first sermon of the church age wasn’t about money, politics, or self-improvement. Explore Acts 2:22-36 to rediscover the real gospel Peter preached about Jesus.
Read MoreWhy Did Peter Quote Joel at Pentecost? (Acts 2:14-21)
Peter’s first sermon begins with an ancient promise from the prophet Joel. Explore Acts 2:14-21 to see how the Spirit’s arrival changed how God relates to his people.
Read MoreCan Faith Without Works Save You? (James 2:14-26)
James says faith without deeds is dead. Explore James 2:14-26 to see how James and Paul agree, and why genuine saving faith always shows up in how we live.
Read MoreDoes God Tempt Us? (James 1:13-18)
James says God never tempts anyone, but he does give every good gift. Explore James 1:13-18 to see where temptation comes from and how God gives us new birth.
Read MoreHow Does One Sacrifice Make Us Holy Forever? (Hebrews 10:1-18)
For centuries, Israel offered sacrifices that could never take sin away. Explore Hebrews 10:1-18 and discover how Jesus’ single sacrifice keeps God’s covenant promise.
Read MoreWhat Did Jesus Accomplish by Becoming One of Us? (Hebrews 2:14-18)
The eternal Son took on flesh and blood. Explore Hebrews 2:14-18 to see how Jesus’ humanity broke the devil’s power, freed us from fear, and made atonement for sin.
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Be Chosen by God? (2 Thessalonians 2:13-17)
Paul thanked God for choosing the Thessalonians to be saved. Explore 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 through Calvinist and Arminian eyes, and discover what both sides agree on.
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