Why Do I Need to Be Saved? | What the Bible Really Says About Salvation | Mark Greathouse

Are you wondering why you need to be saved or what it truly means to be "saved" in the Christian faith? In this powerful Bible study, Pastor Mark dives deep into the biblical foundations of salvation—explaining what we're being saved from, what we're being saved to, and why it's necessary, even if you consider yourself a "good person."

Using scriptures from Romans, Ephesians, John, and more, this teaching will help you:

Understand the meaning of Sozo—the Greek word for salvation
Discover the spiritual, physical, and emotional implications of salvation
Learn why our good works aren’t enough to make us righteous before God
See how sin entered the world through Adam and how Christ offers us eternal life
Realize the importance of making a personal decision to accept Jesus

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00:00 - Introduction & Welcome to Bible Study
03:16 - What Does It Mean to Be Saved? (Sozo Explained)
05:43 - Why the Soul Needs Salvation
07:35 - The Danger of Not Understanding Salvation
08:39 - What Am I Being Saved From?
10:21 - In God’s Eyes, No One Is Righteous
16:23 - Why Everyone Has Sinned and Needs Salvation
24:25 - The Sin Nature We Inherited from Adam
30:08 - What Am I Being Saved To? Eternal Life & Relationship
34:29 - Inheriting God’s Promises Through Salvation
36:53 - What Happens If I Reject Salvation?
38:25 - God’s Desire That All Be Saved
40:11 - Prayer of Salvation & Call to Respond