Warren Wiersbe on Salvation

The following quotes by Warren Wiersbe, author and pastor -- including former pastor of Moody Church, Chicago -- are taken from his book Be Joyful:


"We are not saved by our good works (Eph. 2:8-9). Salvation is the good work God does in us when we trust His Son. In Philippians 2:12-13 we are told that God continues to work in us through His Spirit. In other words, salvation includes a three-fold work:
     *the work God does for us - redemption;
     *the work God does in us - sanctification;
     *the work God does through us - service.
This work will continue until we see Christ, and then the work will be fulfilled." (pages 29 and 30)

"Ephesians 2:8-10 and Titus 3:3-7 make it clear that nobody can be saved by doing good works, even religious works. A Christian's good works are the results of his faith, not the basis for his salvation." (page 93)

"Circumcision, baptism, the Lord's Supper, tithing, or any other religious practice cannot save a person from his sins. Only faith in Jesus Christ can do that." (pages 93-94)

"There is only one 'good work' that takes the sinner to heaven: the finished work of Christ on the cross (John 17:1-4; 19-30; Heb. 10:11-14)." (page 95)


All quotes by Warren Wiersbe