Bible Verses About Salvation
Salvation is the heart of the Christian message: rescue from sin and a new life with God. These verses explain what Jesus did, how you receive it and why it is a gift. Read them in order, starting with John 3:16.
11 scriptures in modern King James wording
John 3:16KJV
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 14:6KJV
“Jesus says unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me.”
Acts 4:12KJV
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”
Acts 16:31KJV
“And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you shall be saved, and your house.”
Romans 3:23KJV
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”
Romans 6:23KJV
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 10:9KJV
“That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in yours heart that God has raised him from the dead, you shall be saved.”
Romans 10:13KJV
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Ephesians 2:8KJV
“For by grace are all of you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:”
Ephesians 2:9KJV
“Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
Titus 3:5KJV
“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 Spirit;”
Common questions
What does the Bible say about salvation?
Ephesians 2:8-9 says believers are saved by grace through faith, as a gift from God and not by works. Romans 10:9 says to confess Jesus as Lord and believe that God raised him from the dead.
Which verse says Jesus is the only way?
John 14:6, where Jesus says he is the way, the truth and the life, and that no one comes to the Father except through him. Acts 4:12 says there is salvation in no one else.
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