Factors of Salvation

Defining Our Terms

• Factor: “One who acts, or transacts, business for another; an agent.”

• Salvation: “To be rescued; to be in the state of preservation from all harm; deliverance from the bondage of sin. Equivalent to sanctification.”

The Original Factor

• God– Psalm 3:8

– Jonah 2:9

– 2 Timothy 1:9

– Ephesians 1:13,14

– Gen.3:15

“Salvation belongs to the LORD. Your blessing is upon Your people.”

(Psalm 3:8)

The Sacrificial Factor

• Christ– John 1:29

– 1 Corinthians 15:3

– Ephesians 5:2

– Hebrews 10:20

“The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, Behold! The Lamb of God

who takes away the sin of the

world.” (John 1:29)

The Procuring Factor

• Blood of Christ– Ephesians 1:7

– Matthew 26:28

– Acts 20:28

– 1 Peter 1:18,19

“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the

forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of

His grace.” (Ephesians 1:7)

The Revealing Factor

• The Holy Spirit– 1 Corinthians 2:10

– John 16:13-15

– John 14:26

– Romans 8:14

– Acts 2:2-4

“But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit.

For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.” (1

Corinthians 2:10)

The Instrumental Factor

• The Bible– James 1:21

– John 8:32

– John 17:17

– Romans 1:16

– Ephesians 3:5

“Therefore lay aside all filthiness and

overflow of wickedness, and

receive with meekness the

implanted word, which is able to

save your souls.” (James 1:21)

The Appropriating Factor

• Faith– Romans 10:17

– Acts 16:31

– John 3:16

– James 2:14-17

– Hebrews 11:1,6

“So then faith comes by

hearing, and hearing by the

word of God.” (Romans

10:17)

The Consummating Factor

• Obedience– Hebrews 5:9

– James 1:22-25

– Matthew 7:21-27

– John 3:36

“And having been perfected, He became the

author of eternal salvation to all

who obey Him.” (Hebrews

5:9)

The Sustaining Factor

• Hope– Romans 2:24,25

– 1 Corinthians 15:19

– Colossians 1:5

– Hebrews 6:18,19

– Titus 1:2

“For we were saved in this hope, but

hope that is seen is not hope; for why

does one still hope for what he sees?”

(Romans 2:24)

The Authoritative Factor

• Christ’s Name– Matthew 17:5

– Matthew 28:18

– Colossians 3:17

– Philippians 2:9-11

– Acts 4:12

“…This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear

Him!” (Matthew 17:5)

Factors of Salvation

Why not begin using these factors today!

“…In an acceptable time I have heard you, And in the day of salvation I have helped you. Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2)