What salvation is not: only being being saved from hell; only forgiveness of sins; forgiveness was available even under the Old Covenant (Psalm 103:3), and is only the beginning of the knowledge of salvation (Luke 1:76-77) 1. Jesus is Salvation: Salvation in your trial is not some thing, but Jesus Himself! Simeon, looking at Jesus, proclaimed: “My eyes have seen Thy salvation” (Luke 2:30). God repeatedly told His people: “I am your salvation” (Isaiah 12:2; Psalm 35:3; Psalm 38:22; Psalm 62:2,6,7; Psalm 68:19; Psalm 118:14,21). 2. Salvation: The Holy Spirit’s secret work: Like Jesus grew hidden in Mary’s womb after He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, our salvation grows in secret (Matthew 1:20). The work of salvation produces the obedience of faith (not of reason) like it did in Joseph and Mary. The work of salvation brings reproach and misunderstanding, not popularity (Luke 6:26; Matthew 5:11-12).