Lesson 10: Jesus Has Saved Us by His Death on the Cross
Questions 1, 2, and 3
Are you a perfectionist, or do you know someone who is? By perfectionism, we do not mean a good and right striving for mastery (1 Cor. 9:25 KJV), the pressing on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus (Phil. 3:14), or the striving after holiness that should be a part of every Christian's life (1 Peter 1:16). By the term "perfectionist," we are referring to someone who sets an unreachable high standard for themselves, and usually for others too, and who is not content in life unless they achieve the standard they set. This is perfectionism, and it often makes for miserable people all around.
But there is a biblical answer and solution for perfectionists, which we will examine today as we look at the "Three Tenses of Salvation."
In Scripture, salvation is presented in three tenses: past, present, and future. Please examine the scriptures below and state to which tense of salvation the verses are referring:
“...he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,” Titus 3:5
Question 1. To which tense of salvation is Titus 3:5 referring?
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In God's eyes, salvation is already accomplished. The phrase "He saved us" is past tense, because He has already achieved the act of our salvation. As believers, we can boldly declare, "I am saved."
“...and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you- unless you believed in vain.” 1 Cor. 15:2
Question 2. To which tense of salvation is 1 Corinthians 15:2 referring?
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Not only were we saved in the past, but we are also "being saved" continuously. This is present tense salvation. For this reason, we can say, "I am being saved."
“Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God.” Romans 5:9
Question 3. To which tense of salvation is Romans 5:9 referring?
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