The Lord Jesus speaking to His disciples shortly before His crucifixion said “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6)
Only one way to Eternal Life – through the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul is the Apostle to the Gentiles (Romans 11:13). What did he teach about going to Heaven, Being Saved, SALVATION?
(Note: as you read and study about salvation remember it is a NOW and FUTURE event; NOW when you believe the gospel and a FUTURE event at the time of death or Rapture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 and Romans 10:9)
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; …
Romans 5:9-10 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
There are 8 more verses in Romans concerning one salvation:
8:24, 9:27, 10:1, 10:9-13, 11:11, 11:14, 11:26 and 13:22
1 Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
There are 7 more verses in 1 Corinthians concerning one salvation:
1:21, 3:15, 5:5, 7:16, 9:22, 10:33 and 15:2.
And is mentioned 4 times in 2 Corinthians 1:16, 2:15 and 7:10 with the key verse being 2 Corinthians 6:2 For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.
There are 4 verses in Ephesians the key being it’s by the GRACE of GOD:
Ephesians 1:13, 2:5, 2:8 and 6:17.
Paul mentions salvation 3 times in Philippians 1:19, 1:28, 2:12
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. (note: you cannot EARN salvation, but you should live holy)
Paul reminded worried Thessalonian believers of their salvation:
1 Thessalonians 2:16, 5:8-9, 2 Thessalonians 2:10 and in 13.
And he reminds Timothy of his salvation and calling:
1 Timothy 1:15, 2:4, 4:16 and 2 Timothy 1:9, 10 and 3:15.
And to Titus, Paul sums up the Grace of God and salvation:
Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Salvation is NOW, in this life, when you believe the gospel and a FUTURE event at the time of death or Rapture.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 and Romans 10:9