"Salvation" is not merely a moment of asking Jesus into your heart, at least not according to the Bible. Jesus never said to anyone who asked about salvation, "Ask me into your heart and you will be saved."

But He did say, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day" (John 6:53-54).

Greek words have motion: I was saved> I am being saved> I will be saved. Salvation begins with baptism, and proceeds along a path of exodus, of healing, of restoration, of transformation. Salvation is only finished at the end, in Him. He is our peace, shalom, rest.

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O | Observe (Connect the passage to your life and recent events.)

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V | Verbalize (Pray about your thoughts and emotions.)

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E | Entrust (Rest in the Word.)

Kyrie, Eleison – Lord, Have Mercy

….‘O God, be merciful to me a sinner.’ Luke 18:13

“Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy.”

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What We Discussed | Show Notes

Overview:

Minutes 00:00-12:00 – Flaming arrows and the shield of faith; doubting God's goodness 

Minutes 12:01-24:00 – Helmet of salvation; cheek guards

Minutes 24:01-36:00 – Is 52 and 58, front and rear 

Minutes 36:01-48:00 – What is salvation? 

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