Bible Question: How was salvation provided to people prior to Christ coming and dying on the cross? |
Bible Answer: Hi, cutacross... Welcome to the forum! The only means of salvation is Jesus Christ, and Jesus Christ alone (John 6:44; 14:6; Acts 4:11-12). The very first proclamation of the gospel was Genesis 3:15. We are even told that this same gospel was preached to Abraham by God (Galatians 3:8). Of course it is not until the New Testament that God the Son is fully revealed in Christ (Hebrews 1:1-2). We have the benefit of seeing the atonement achieved in time past, whereas God's people prior to that time believed the Word of God while not yet having a name (1 Peter 1:10-11). From start to finish, there is but one means of salvation, and that is by the atoning work of Christ. There are many today that teach that there have been a variety of ways to be saved throughout history, by good intentions, and various other meritorious acts of men (cf 2 Timothy 4:3-4). However, such teaching is alien to orthodox Christianity and heterodox to the teaching of Scripture. See post #241850. In Him, Doc |
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