“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” – Luke 19:10
Bible Verses About Seeking Salvation
The Call to Repentance
As we journey through life, we often find ourselves confronted with the need for change. The call to repentance is a crucial aspect of seeking salvation. When we are called to repent, it means we need to turn away from our old ways, acknowledge our shortcomings, and seek a renewed relationship with God. This journey of repentance is not always easy, but it is necessary to align our lives with God’s will. By genuinely confessing our sins and asking for forgiveness, we can begin to experience the transformative power of His love and grace, leading us one step closer to salvation.
Acts 3:19
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that he will forgive your sins. Then times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” – Acts 3:19
Luke 13:3
“I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.” – Luke 13:3
2 Chronicles 7:14
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” – 2 Chronicles 7:14
Mark 1:15
“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” – Mark 1:15
Isaiah 55:7
“Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.” – Isaiah 55:7
The Assurance of Salvation
In our quest for salvation, we can often feel uncertain about our standing with God. Thankfully, the Bible provides us with assurances that when we seek the Lord, He is faithful to respond. Our salvation is not based on our works but on faith in Jesus Christ. We can feel confident that, as we trust in His sacrifice, we can receive forgiveness and eternal life. This assurance allows us to live with hope and joy, knowing that our salvation is secure in Him.
John 10:28
“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.” – John 10:28
Romans 10:9
“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” – Romans 10:9
1 John 5:13
“I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.” – 1 John 5:13
Ephesians 2:8-9
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” – Ephesians 2:8-9
Titus 3:5
“He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing