Next Steps 2.0 - Moving To Maturity

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What is the source of salvation?

Because man is born in sin and is powerless to remedy his own condition, it is necessary that someone come to the rescue of mankind. The word that is translated “salvation” [ sozo ] in the Bible means “to save, rescue, deliver or heal.” Who can save mankind from his sinful condition?

Sinful Man Cannot Save Sinful Man

The Bible makes it clear that a sinful man does not have the power to redeem another sinful man. No matter how good a person may seem to be and no matter how much another person may want to help you, they themselves need someone to save or rescue them. Psalm 49:7 None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him… Job 25:4 How can a mortal be innocent before God? Can anyone born of a woman be pure?