Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical narrative, the concept of seeking salvation from idols is consistently portrayed as futile and misguided. The Scriptures emphasize that idols, being the work of human hands, lack the power to save or deliver. This theme is recurrent throughout both the Old and New Testaments, where the prophets and apostles admonish the people of God to turn away from idolatry and seek the Lord alone for salvation.Old Testament Context The Old Testament is replete with instances where the Israelites, influenced by surrounding nations, turned to idols in times of distress, seeking deliverance and protection. The prophets repeatedly warned against this practice, highlighting the impotence of idols. In Isaiah 44:9-10 , the prophet declares, "Those who fashion idols are all nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless. Their witnesses fail to see or comprehend, so they are put to shame. Who fashions a god or casts an idol which profits him nothing?" The futility of idol worship is further illustrated in Jeremiah 2:27-28 , where the prophet laments, "They say to a tree, ‘You are my father,’ and to a stone, ‘You gave me birth.’ For they have turned their backs to Me and not their faces. Yet in their time of disaster they beg, ‘Arise and save us!’ But where are your gods you made for yourself? Let them arise if they can save you in your time of trouble." New Testament Perspective The New Testament continues this theme, with the apostles urging believers to abandon idolatry and turn to the living God. In Acts 17:29-30 , Paul addresses the people of Athens, saying, "Being then God’s offspring, we should not think that the Divine Being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by man’s skill and imagination. Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent." The apostle Paul further warns the Corinthian church against idolatry in 1 Corinthians 10:14 , "Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry." This exhortation underscores the danger and futility of seeking salvation from anything other than God Himself. Theological Implications From a theological standpoint, the Bible's consistent denunciation of idolatry underscores the exclusive nature of God's sovereignty and the necessity of faith in Him alone for salvation. Idols, as representations of false gods, are powerless and cannot offer the redemption and deliverance that only the true God can provide. The biblical narrative calls believers to recognize the vanity of idols and to place their trust solely in the Lord, who is mighty to save. Conclusion The biblical teaching on idolatry serves as a powerful reminder of the futility of seeking salvation from anything other than God. The Scriptures call believers to reject idols and to turn to the Lord, who alone is the source of true salvation and deliverance. Torrey's Topical Textbook Isaiah 45:20Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, you that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven image, and pray to a god that cannot save. Torrey's Topical Textbook Jeremiah 2:28 Library The True Doctrine is to be Sought in the Prophets. Sovereignty and Salvation Answer to the Objection of the Heathen, that it was not Right to ... Acts and Martyrdom of the Holy Apostle Andrew. The King, Hearing These Words, Answered, that He was Both Willing ... Exalting the Cross The Trouble and Rest of Good Men "There the Wicked Cease from ... Repentance, Luke of Prague and the High Church Reaction. 1473-1530. Apollos at Corinth Resources What does the Bible say about household salvation? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is salvation? What is the Christian doctrine of salvation? | GotQuestions.org What is the Romans Road to 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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