Topical Encyclopedia In the Christian tradition, salvation is understood as the deliverance from sin and its consequences, brought about by faith in Jesus Christ. It is a central theme in the Bible and a foundational aspect of Christian theology. The saints, or believers, are encouraged to seek and pray for the experience and assurance of salvation, desiring to be visited with the presence and grace of God.Biblical Foundation The concept of praying to be visited with salvation is rooted in the understanding that salvation is both a present reality and a future hope. It is a gift from God, yet believers are encouraged to actively seek and cultivate their relationship with Him. The Bible provides numerous examples and exhortations for the saints to pray for God's saving presence. Psalm 85:7 : "Show us Your loving devotion, O LORD, and grant us Your salvation." This verse reflects the heart's cry of the faithful, longing for God's saving grace and presence. It underscores the belief that salvation is an act of divine love and mercy, something that believers earnestly desire and seek through prayer. Isaiah 12:2 : "Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation." This passage highlights the assurance and confidence that comes from knowing God as one's salvation. It encourages believers to trust in God's saving power and to express this trust through prayer and worship. New Testament Perspective In the New Testament, the theme of praying for salvation is further developed through the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. Believers are encouraged to pray for the fullness of salvation, which includes not only deliverance from sin but also the transformation of life and the hope of eternal glory. Philippians 1:19 : "For I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance." Here, the Apostle Paul acknowledges the role of the prayers of the saints in his experience of salvation. It illustrates the communal aspect of prayer and the belief that the prayers of the faithful can invoke God's saving intervention. Romans 10:1 : "Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation." Paul expresses his deep longing and prayer for the salvation of others, demonstrating that the desire for salvation extends beyond personal experience to include intercessory prayer for others. The Role of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in the experience of salvation. Believers are encouraged to pray for the Spirit's work in their lives, bringing about the assurance and reality of salvation. Ephesians 1:13-14 : "And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory." This passage emphasizes the Holy Spirit as the seal and guarantee of salvation, encouraging believers to pray for the Spirit's continued work and presence in their lives. Conclusion The saints' prayer to be visited with salvation is a profound expression of faith and dependence on God. It reflects a deep longing for His presence, the assurance of His saving grace, and the transformative work of the Holy Spirit. Through prayer, believers seek to experience the fullness of salvation, both in their personal lives and in the lives of others, as they await the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. Torrey's Topical Textbook Psalm 85:7Show us your mercy, O LORD, and grant us your salvation. Torrey's Topical Textbook Psalm 106:4 Psalm 119:41 Library Excursus on the Present Teaching of the Latin and Greek Churches ... God's Need of Men who Pray Infant Salvation Jacob-Wrestling The Way from Sin to Perfect Salvation. Introductory Modern Examples of Prayer Visiting Relatives in the East Patrick, the Apostle of the Irish. His Holy Covenant Resources Questions about Salvation (All) | GotQuestions.orgIs baptism necessary for salvation? | GotQuestions.org How can I stop questioning my salvation? | GotQuestions.org Salvation: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Salvation is Deliverance From: Enemies Salvation is Deliverance From: Eternal Death Salvation is Deliverance From: Sin Salvation is Deliverance From: The Devil Salvation is Deliverance From: This Present Evil World Salvation is Deliverance From: Uncleanness Salvation is Deliverance From: Wrath Salvation is Far off from the Wicked Salvation is of the Appointment of God Salvation is of the Patience of God Salvation is of the Purpose of God Salvation is Through Faith in Christ Salvation of Israel, Predicted Salvation of the Gentiles, Predicted Salvation: All the Earth Shall See Salvation: Announced After the Fall Salvation: Came to the Gentiles Through the Fall of the Jews Salvation: Christ: Appointed For Salvation: Christ: Brings, With Him Salvation: Christ: Came to Effect Salvation: Christ: Died to Effect Salvation: Christ: Exalted to Give Salvation: Christ: Mighty to Effect Salvation: Christ: Raised up For Salvation: Christ: The Author of Salvation: Christ: The Captain of Salvation: Confession of Christ Necessary To Salvation: Final Perseverance Necessary To Salvation: from Generation to Generation Salvation: from Sin, to be Worked out With Fear and Trembling Salvation: God is Willing to Give Salvation: Godly Sorrow Works Repentance To Salvation: Illustrated by a Cup Salvation: Illustrated by a Helmet Salvation: Illustrated by a Horn Salvation: Illustrated by a Lamp Salvation: Illustrated by a Rock Salvation: Illustrated by a Shield Salvation: Illustrated by a Tower Salvation: Illustrated by a Victory Salvation: Illustrated by Chariots Salvation: Illustrated by Clothing Salvation: Illustrated by Typified by the Bronze Serpent Salvation: Illustrated by Walls and Bulwarks Salvation: Illustrated by Wells Salvation: Ministers are a Sweet Savour of Christ to God, in Those Who Obtain Salvation: Ministers: Give the Knowledge of Salvation: Ministers: should be Clothed In Salvation: Ministers: should Endure Suffering That the Elect May Obtain Salvation: Ministers: should Exhort To Salvation: Ministers: should Labour to Lead Others To Salvation: Ministers: should Use Self-Denial to Lead Others To Salvation: Ministers: Show the Way of Salvation: No Escape for Those Who Neglect Salvation: Preaching the Word is the Appointed Means of Salvation: Reconciliation to God, a Pledge of Salvation: Regeneration Necessary To Salvation: Revealed in the Gospel Salvation: Saints are Heirs of Salvation: Saints: Appointed to Obtain Salvation: Saints: Ascribe, to God Salvation: Saints: Beautified With Salvation: Saints: Clothed With Salvation: Saints: Commemorate, With Thanks Salvation: Saints: Daily Approach Nearer To Salvation: Saints: Earnestly Look For Salvation: Saints: Evidence, by Works Salvation: Saints: Have a Token of, in Their Patient Suffering for Christ Salvation: Saints: Have, Through Grace Salvation: Saints: Kept by the Power of God To Salvation: Saints: Praise God For Salvation: Saints: Pray for a Joyful Sense of Salvation: Saints: Pray for the Assurance of Salvation: Saints: Pray to be Visited With Salvation: Saints: Receive, As the End of Their Faith Salvation: Saints: Satisfied By Salvation: Saints: Welcome the Tidings of Salvation: Searched Into and Exhibited by the Prophets Salvation: Sought in Vain From: Earthly Power Salvation: Sought in Vain From: Idols Salvation: The Gospel is the Power of God To Salvation: The Heavenly Host Ascribe, to God Salvation: The Scriptures are Able to Make Wise To Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Related Terms Salvation-having (1 Occurrence) |
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