Receiving the End of Your Faith, the Salvation of Your Soul

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation, ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, RECEIVING THE END OF YOUR FAITH --THE SALVATION OF YOUR SOULS". 1 Peter 1:3-9

 

"For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to US, who are BEING SAVED, it is the power of God". 1 Corinthians 1:18

 

"Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will SAVE both yourself and those who hear you". 1 Timothy 4:16

 

"But we are not of those who draw back to perdition (destruction), but (we are) of those who BELIEVE TO the SAVING OF THE SOUL". Hebrews 10:39

 

These four references of scripture, among many others, discuss the notion that salvation is a process. Even Timothy, a young pastor, is encouraged by Paul to continue in the doctrine of Jesus Christ so that he can save himself and those who hear him. This discussion is enhanced by Paul's message to the Corinthian church: be made or become complete (2 Corinthians 13:9,11). We should be aware that it is possible to draw back to destruction.