Salvation.

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Is of God. Psa. 3:8⁸Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah. (Psalm 3:8). Psa. 37:39³⁹But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble. (Psalm 37:39). Jer. 3:23²³Truly in vain is salvation hoped for from the hills, and from the multitude of mountains: truly in the Lord our God is the salvation of Israel. (Jeremiah 3:23).

Is of the purpose of God. 2 Tim. 1:9⁹Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, (2 Timothy 1:9).

Is of the appointment of God. 1 Thess. 5:9⁹For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, (1 Thessalonians 5:9).

God is willing to give. 1 Tim. 2:4⁴Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. (1 Timothy 2:4).

Is by Christ. Isa. 63:9⁹In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old. (Isaiah 63:9). Eph. 5:23²³For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. (Ephesians 5:23).

Is by Christ alone. Isa. 45:21, 22²¹Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the Lord? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me. ²²Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. (Isaiah 45:21‑22). Isa. 59:16¹⁶And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him. (Isaiah 59:16). Acts 4:12¹²Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. (Acts 4:12).

Announced after the fall. Gen. 3:5⁵For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. (Genesis 3:5).

Of Israel, predicted. Isa. 35:4⁴Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you. (Isaiah 35:4). Isa. 45:17¹⁷But Israel shall be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end. (Isaiah 45:17). Zech. 9:16¹⁶And the Lord their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land. (Zechariah 9:16). Rom. 11:26²⁶And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: (Romans 11:26).

Of the Gentiles, predicted. Isa. 45:22²²Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. (Isaiah 45:22). Isa. 49:6⁶And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth. (Isaiah 49:6). Isa. 52:10¹⁰The Lord hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. (Isaiah 52:10).

Revealed in the gospel. Eph. 1:13¹³In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, (Ephesians 1:13). 2 Tim. 1:10¹⁰But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: (2 Timothy 1:10).

Came to the Gentiles through the fall of the Jews. Rom. 11:11¹¹I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy. (Romans 11:11).

CHRIST

The Captain of. Heb. 2:10¹⁰For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. (Hebrews 2:10).

The Author of. Heb. 5:9⁹And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; (Hebrews 5:9).

Appointed for. Isa. 49:6⁶And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth. (Isaiah 49:6).

Raised up for. Luke 1:69⁶⁹And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; (Luke 1:69).

Has. Zech. 9:9⁹Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass. (Zechariah 9:9).

Brings, with Him. Isa. 62:11¹¹Behold, the Lord hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him. (Isaiah 62:11). Luke 19:9⁹And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. (Luke 19:9).

Mighty to effect. Isa. 63:1¹Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. (Isaiah 63:1). Heb. 7:25²⁵Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. (Hebrews 7:25).

Came to effect. Matt. 18:11¹¹For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. (Matthew 18:11). 1 Tim. 1:15¹⁵This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. (1 Timothy 1:15).

Died to effect. John 3:14, 15¹⁴And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: ¹⁵That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. (John 3:14‑15). Gal. 1:4⁴Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: (Galatians 1:4).

Exalted to give. Acts 5:31³¹Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. (Acts 5:31).

Is not by works. Rom. 11:6⁶And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. (Romans 11:6). Eph. 2:9⁹Not of works, lest any man should boast. (Ephesians 2:9). 2 Tim. 1:9⁹Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, (2 Timothy 1:9). Titus 3:5⁵Not 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; (Titus 3:5).

Is of grace. Eph. 2:5, 8⁵Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) (Ephesians 2:5)
⁸For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: (Ephesians 2:8). 2 Tim. 1:9⁹Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, (2 Timothy 1:9). Titus 2:11¹¹For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, (Titus 2:11).

Is of love. Rom. 5:8⁸But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8). 1 John. 4:9, 10.

Is of mercy. Psa. 6:4⁴Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' sake. (Psalm 6:4). Titus 3:5⁵Not 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; (Titus 3:5).

Is of the long-suffering of God. 2 Peter 3:15¹⁵And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; (2 Peter 3:15).

Is through faith in Christ. Mar. 16: 16. Acts 16:31³¹And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. (Acts 16:31). Rom. 10:9⁹That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. (Romans 10:9). Eph. 2:8⁸For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: (Ephesians 2:8). 1 Peter 1:5⁵Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (1 Peter 1:5).

Reconciliation to God, a pledge of. Rom. 5:10¹⁰For 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. (Romans 5:10).

IS DELIVERANCE FROM

Sin. Matt. 1:21²¹And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21), with 1 John. 3:5.

Uncleanness. Ezek. 36:29²⁹I will also save you from all your uncleannesses: and I will call for the corn, and will increase it, and lay no famine upon you. (Ezekiel 36:29).

The devil. Col. 2:15¹⁵And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it. (Colossians 2:15). Heb. 2:14,15¹⁴Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; ¹⁵And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. (Hebrews 2:14‑15).

Wrath. Rom. 5:9⁹Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. (Romans 5:9). 1 The. 1:10.

This present evil world. Gal. 1:4⁴Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: (Galatians 1:4).

Enemies. Luke 1:71,74⁷¹That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; (Luke 1:71)
⁷⁴That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, (Luke 1:74).

Eternal death. John 3:16,17¹⁶For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. ¹⁷For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. (John 3:16‑17).

Confession of Christ necessary to. Rom. 10:10¹⁰For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (Romans 10:10).

Regeneration necessary to. John 3:3³Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. (John 3:3).

Final perseverance necessary to. Matt. 10:22²²And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. (Matthew 10:22).

DESCRIBED AS

Great. Heb. 2:3³How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; (Hebrews 2:3).

Glorious. 2 Tim. 2:10¹⁰Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. (2 Timothy 2:10).

Common. Jude 3³Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. (Jude 3).

From generation to generation. Isa. 51:8⁸For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them like wool: but my righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation from generation to generation. (Isaiah 51:8).

To the uttermost. Heb. 7:25²⁵Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. (Hebrews 7:25).

Eternal. Isa. 45:17¹⁷But Israel shall be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end. (Isaiah 45:17). Isa. 51:6⁶Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished. (Isaiah 51:6). Heb. 5:9⁹And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; (Hebrews 5:9).

Searched into and exhibited by the prophets. 1 Peter 1:10¹⁰Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: (1 Peter 1:10).

The gospel is the power of God unto. Rom. 1:16¹⁶For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16). 1 Cor. 1:18¹⁸For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. (1 Corinthians 1:18).

Preaching the word is the appointed means of. 1 Cor. 1:21²¹For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. (1 Corinthians 1:21).

The Scriptures are able to make wise unto. 2 Tim. 3:15¹⁵And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. (2 Timothy 3:15). James 1:21²¹Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. (James 1:21).

Now is the day of. Isa. 49:8⁸Thus saith the Lord, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages; (Isaiah 49:8). 2 Cor. 6:2²(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succored thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) (2 Corinthians 6:2).

From sin, to be worked out with fear and trembling. Phi. 2:12.

SAINTS

Chosen to. 2 The. 2:13. 2 Tim. 1:9⁹Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, (2 Timothy 1:9).

Appointed to obtain. 1 The. 5:9.

Are heirs of. Heb. 1:14¹⁴Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? (Hebrews 1:14).

Have, through grace. Acts 15:11¹¹But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. (Acts 15:11).

Have a token of, in their patient suffering for Christ. Phi. 1:28, 29.

Kept by the power of God unto. 1 Peter 1:5⁵Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (1 Peter 1:5).

Beautified with. Psa. 149:4⁴For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. (Psalm 149:4).

Clothed with. Isa. 61:10¹⁰I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. (Isaiah 61:10).

Satisfied by. Luke 2:30³⁰For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, (Luke 2:30).

Love. Psa. 40:16¹⁶Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The Lord be magnified. (Psalm 40:16).

Hope for. Lam. 3:26²⁶It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord. (Lamentations 3:26). Rom. 8:24²⁴For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? (Romans 8:24).

Wait for. Gen. 49:18¹⁸I have waited for thy salvation, O Lord. (Genesis 49:18). Lam. 3:26²⁶It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord. (Lamentations 3:26).

Long for. Psa. 119:81, 174⁸¹CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word. (Psalm 119:81)
¹⁷⁴I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord; and thy law is my delight. (Psalm 119:174).

Earnestly look for. Psa. 119:123¹²³Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness. (Psalm 119:123).

Daily approach nearer to. Rom. 13:11¹¹And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. (Romans 13:11).

Receive, as the end of their faith. 1 Peter 1:9⁹Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. (1 Peter 1:9).

Welcome the tidings of. Isa. 52:7⁷How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! (Isaiah 52:7), with Rom. 10:15¹⁵And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! (Romans 10:15).

Pray to be visited with. Psa. 85:7⁷Show us thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us thy salvation. (Psalm 85:7). Psa. 106:4⁴Remember me, O Lord, with the favor that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation; (Psalm 106:4). Psa. 119:41⁴¹VAU. Let thy mercies come also unto me, O Lord, even thy salvation, according to thy word. (Psalm 119:41).

Pray for assurance of. Psa. 35:3³Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation. (Psalm 35:3).

Pray for a joyful sense of. Psa. 51:12¹²Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. (Psalm 51:12).

Evidence, by works. Heb. 6:9, 10⁹But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. ¹⁰For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which ye have showed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. (Hebrews 6:9‑10).

Ascribe, to God. Psa. 25:5⁵Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. (Psalm 25:5). Isa. 12:2²Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. (Isaiah 12:2).

Praise God for. 1 Chron. 16:23²³Sing unto the Lord, all the earth; show forth from day to day his salvation. (1 Chronicles 16:23), Psa. 96:2²Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; show forth his salvation from day to day. (Psalm 96:2).

Commemorate, with thanks. Psa. 116:13¹³I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord. (Psalm 116:13).

Rejoice in. Psa. 9:14¹⁴That I may show forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation. (Psalm 9:14). Psa. 21:1¹<<To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.>> The king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! (Psalm 21:1). Isa. 25:9⁹And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the Lord; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation. (Isaiah 25:9).

Glory in. 1 Cor. 1:31³¹That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. (1 Corinthians 1:31). Gal. 6:14¹⁴But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. (Galatians 6:14).

Declare. Psa. 40:10¹⁰I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation. (Psalm 40:10). Psa. 71:15¹⁵My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof. (Psalm 71:15).

Godly sorrow worketh repentance unto. 2 Cor. 7:10¹⁰For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. (2 Corinthians 7:10).

All the earth shall see. Isa. 52:10¹⁰The Lord hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. (Isaiah 52:10). Luke 3:6⁶And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. (Luke 3:6).

MINISTERS

Give the knowledge of. Luke 1:77⁷⁷To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, (Luke 1:77).

Show the way of. Acts 16:17¹⁷The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which show unto us the way of salvation. (Acts 16:17).

Should exhort to. Ezek. 3:18,19¹⁸When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand. ¹⁹Yet if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul. (Ezekiel 3:18‑19). Acts 2:40⁴⁰And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. (Acts 2:40).

Should labor to lead others to, Rom. 11:14¹⁴If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them. (Romans 11:14).

Should be clothed with. 2 Chr. 6:41⁴¹Now therefore arise, O Lord God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O Lord God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness. (2 Chronicles 6:41). Psa. 132:16¹⁶I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy. (Psalm 132:16).

Should use self-denial to lead others to. 1 Cor. 9:22²²To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. (1 Corinthians 9:22).

Should endure suffering that the elect may obtain. 2 Tim. 2:10¹⁰Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. (2 Timothy 2:10).

Are a sweet favor of Christ, unto God, in those who obtain. 2 Cor. 2:15¹⁵For we are unto God a sweet savor of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: (2 Corinthians 2:15).

The heavenly host ascribe, to God. Rev. 7:10¹⁰And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. (Revelation 7:10). Rev. 19:1¹And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honor, and power, unto the Lord our God: (Revelation 19:1).

SOUGHT IN VAIN FROM

Idols. Isa. 45:20²⁰Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save. (Isaiah 45:20). Jer. 2:28²⁸But where are thy gods that thou hast made thee? let them arise, if they can save thee in the time of thy trouble: for according to the number of thy cities are thy gods, O Judah. (Jeremiah 2:28).

Earthly power. Ter. 3:23.

No escape for those who neglect. Heb. 2:3³How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; (Hebrews 2:3).

Is far off from the wicked. Psa. 119:155¹⁵⁵Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes. (Psalm 119:155). Isa. 59:11¹¹We roar all like bears, and mourn sore like doves: we look for judgment, but there is none; for salvation, but it is far off from us. (Isaiah 59:11).

ILLUSTRATED BY

A rock. Deut. 32:15¹⁵But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation. (Deuteronomy 32:15). 2 Sam. 22:47⁴⁷The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation. (2 Samuel 22:47). Psa. 95:1¹O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. (Psalm 95:1).

A horn. Psa. 18:2²The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. (Psalm 18:2). Luke 1:69⁶⁹And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; (Luke 1:69).

A tower. 2 Sam. 22:51⁵¹He is the tower of salvation for his king: and showeth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore. (2 Samuel 22:51).

A helmet. Isa. 59:17¹⁷For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke. (Isaiah 59:17). Eph. 6:17¹⁷And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: (Ephesians 6:17).

A shield. 2 Sam. 22:36³⁶Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great. (2 Samuel 22:36).

A lamp. Isa. 62:1¹For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth. (Isaiah 62:1).

A cup. Psa. 116:13¹³I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord. (Psalm 116:13).

Clothing. 2 Chr. 6:41⁴¹Now therefore arise, O Lord God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O Lord God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness. (2 Chronicles 6:41). Psa. 132:16¹⁶I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy. (Psalm 132:16). Psa. 149:4⁴For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. (Psalm 149:4). Isa. 61:10¹⁰I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. (Isaiah 61:10).

Wells. Isa. 12:3³Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. (Isaiah 12:3).

Walls and bulwarks. Isa. 26:1¹In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks. (Isaiah 26:1). Isa. 60:18¹⁸Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise. (Isaiah 60:18).

Chariots. Hab. 3:8⁸Was the Lord displeased against the rivers? was thine anger against the rivers? was thy wrath against the sea, that thou didst ride upon thine horses and thy chariots of salvation? (Habakkuk 3:8).

A victory. 1 Cor. 15:57⁵⁷But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:57).

Typified. Num. 21:4-9⁴And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. ⁵And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, neither is there any water; and our soul loatheth this light bread. ⁶And the Lord sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died. ⁷Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken against the Lord, and against thee; pray unto the Lord, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people. ⁸And the Lord said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live. ⁹And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived. (Numbers 21:4‑9), with John. 3:14, 15.

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• Reptiles.

• Resignation.

• Resurrection of Christ, the.

• Resurrection, the.

• Reuben, the Tribe of.

• Revenge.

• Reviling and Reproaching.

• Reward of Saints, the.

• Riches.

• Righteousness.

• Righteousness Imputed.

• Righteousness of God, the.

• Saints, Compared to.

• Salvation.