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SAVED – BORN AGAIN

IS THERE A DIFFERENCE?

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INTRODUCTION

Many churches teach to be saved or born again means the same thing. But is that true?

There are additional questions we also need to ask – for instance:

ü  What does it mean to be “saved?”

ü  What does it mean to be “born again?”

ü  Is it a process or does it happen at once?

ü  How does Jesus Christ fit in this process?

ü  How does this topic apply to me?

ü  Am I already saved?

ü  Am I born again?

ü  If not, do I need to be “saved” and/or “born again?”

ü  How do I get “saved” and/or “born again?”

ü  Is it important that I do so?

This lesson will address, in great detail, the Biblical meaning and usage of these key words: “Save”, “Saved”, “Salvation”, “Savior”, “Born” and “Again.” Each word will be studied separately.

Since the King James Version translated the same Greek word by using various English words; I will also include these words and there associated Bible passages to give a fuller meaning of the key word.

All references are from the New King James version unless otherwise specified.

References found in Paul’s epistles are excluded from this study. My concerns are addressed in the study entitled, “The Contradictions of Paul.”

We will begin by defining the following list of key words in Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible. Then, we will check Dictionary.com for modern usage of these words.  Finally we will complete an in-depth, New Testament, Bible study of each key word.

STRONG’S EXHAUSTIVE CONCORDANCE

SAVE, SAVED - (4982) swzw, — sōzō, sode’-zo; from a primary sos (contraction for obsolete saos, “safe”); to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literal or figurative): —  (Translated in King James version as) –  save, heal, preserve, (self), do well, be (make) whole.

SAVIOR - (4990 swthr, — sōtēr, so-tare’; from (4982) (swzw - sozo); a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ: — (Translated in King James version as) –  savior.

SALVATION - (4991) swthria, — sōtēria, so-tay-ree’-ah; feminine of a derivative of (4990)

(swthr - soter) as (properly abstract) noun; rescue or safety (physical or morally): — (Translated in King James version as) – salvation, deliver, health, save, saving.

SALVATION - (4992) swthrion, — sōtērion, so-tay’-ree-on; neuter of the same as (4991)

(swthria) as (properly concrete) noun; defender or (by implication) defense: — (Translated in King James version as) –  - salvation.

BORN - (1080) gennaw, —gennaō, ghen-nah’-o; from a variation of (1085) (genoV - genos); to

procreate (properly of the father, but by extension of the mother); figurative to regenerate: — (Translated in King James version as) – be born, bear, beget, bring forth, conceive, be delivered of, gender, make, spring.

(1085) genoV, — genos, ghen’-os; from (1096) (ginomai - ginomai); “kin” (abstract or

concrete, literal or figurative, individual or collective): — (Translated in King James version as) –  born, country (-man), diversity, generation, kind (-red), nation, offspring, stock.

 (1096) ginomai, —ginomai,  ghin’-om-ahee; a prolonged and middle form of a primary verb; to cause to be (“gen”-erate), i.e. (reflexive) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.): — (Translated in King James version as) – arise, be assembled, be (-come, - fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, x soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.

AGAIN - (509) anwqen, — anōthen, an’-o-then; from (507) (anw - ano); from above; by analogy from the first; by implication anew: — (Translated in King James version as) – again, from above, from the beginning (very first), the top.

            (507) anw, — anō, an’-o; adverb from (473) (anti - anti); upward or on the top: — (Translated in King James version as) – above, brim, high, up.

NOTE – within the Strong’s definition section, the words that are Bold Red will be further defined using Webster’s Dictionary. The words highlighted in Yellow show other King James word translations. Scripture references will be provided under the appropriate key word for each of these additional translations.

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DICTIONARY.COM

Complete definitions are provided for each word.  This may seem like over kill but I want you to draw your own conclusions from this study. The only way this can be accomplished is by presenting as complete a case as I possibly can.

SAVE, SAVED

Safe

 –adjective

1. secure from liability to harm, injury, danger, or risk: a safe place.

2. free from hurt, injury, danger, or risk: to arrive safe and sound.

3. involving little or no risk of mishap, error, etc.: a safe estimate.

4. dependable or trustworthy: a safe guide.

5. careful to avoid danger or controversy: a safe player; a safe play.

6. denied the chance to do harm; in secure custody: a criminal safe in jail.

7. Baseball .

a. reaching base without being put out: safe on the throw to first base.

b. making it possible to reach a base: a safe slide.

–noun

8. a steel or iron box or repository for money, jewels, papers, etc.

9. any receptacle or structure for the storage or preservation of articles: a meat safe.

10. (in plumbing)

a. a pan for catching leakage.

b. template ( def. 7 ) .

Save

–verb (used with object)

1. to rescue from danger or possible harm, injury, or loss: to save someone from drowning.

2. to keep safe, intact, or unhurt; safeguard; preserve: God save the king.

3. to keep from being lost: to save the game.

4. to avoid the spending, consumption, or waste of: to save fuel.

5. to keep, as for reuse: to save leftovers for tomorrow's dinner.

6. to set aside, reserve, or lay by: to save money.

7. to treat carefully in order to reduce wear, fatigue, etc.: to save one's eyes by reading under proper light.

8. to prevent the occurrence, use, or necessity of; obviate: to come early in order to save waiting.

9. Theology . to deliver from the power and consequences of sin.

10. Computers . to copy (a file) from RAM onto a disk or other storage medium.

11. Sports . to stop (a ball or puck) from entering one's goal.

–verb (used without object)

12. to lay up money as the result of economy or thrift.

13. to be economical in expenditure.

14. to preserve something from harm, injury, loss, etc.

15. to admit of being kept without spoiling, as food.

–noun

16. an act or instance of saving, especially in sports.

17. Baseball . a statistical credit given a relief pitcher for preserving a team's victory by holding its lead in a game.

Deliver

  –verb (used with object)

1. to carry and turn over (letters, goods, etc.) to the intended recipient or recipients: to deliver mail; to deliver a package.

2. to give into another's possession or keeping; surrender: to deliver a prisoner to the police; to deliver a bond.

3. to bring (votes) to the support of a candidate or a cause.

4. to give forth in words; utter or pronounce: to deliver a verdict; to deliver a speech.

5. to give forth or emit: The oil well delivers 500 barrels a day.

6. to strike or throw: to deliver a blow.

7. to set free or liberate: The Israelites were delivered from bondage.

8. to release or save: Deliver me from such tiresome people!

9. to assist (a female) in bringing forth young: The doctor delivered her of twins.

10. to assist at the birth of: The doctor delivered the baby.

11. to give birth to: She delivered twins at 4 a.m.

12. to disburden (oneself) of thoughts, opinions, etc.

13. to make known; assert.

–verb (used without object)

14. to give birth.

15. to provide a delivery service for goods and products: The store delivers free of charge.

16. to do or carry out as promised: an ad agency known for delivering when a successful campaign is needed.

Protect

  –verb (used with object)

1. to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.

2. Economics . to guard (the industry or an industry of a nation) from foreign competition by imposing import duties.

3. to provide funds for the payment of (a draft, note, etc.).

–verb (used without object)

4. to provide, or be capable of providing, protection: a floor wax that protects as well as shines.

Use save in a Sentence

SAVIOR

Deliver/Deliverer

–verb (used with object)

1. to carry and turn over (letters, goods, etc.) to the intended recipient or recipients: to deliver mail; to deliver a package.

2. to give into another's possession or keeping; surrender: to deliver a prisoner to the police; to deliver a  bond.

3. to bring (votes) to the support of a candidate or a cause.

4. to give forth in words; utter or pronounce: to deliver a verdict; to deliver a speech.

5. to give forth or emit: The oil well delivers 500 barrels a day.

6. to strike or throw: to deliver a blow.

7. to set free or liberate: The Israelites were delivered from bondage.

8. to release or save: Deliver me from such tiresome people!

9. to assist (a female) in bringing forth young: The doctor delivered her of twins.

10. to assist at the birth of: The doctor delivered the baby.

11. to give birth to: She delivered twins at 4 a.m.

12. to disburden (oneself) of thoughts, opinions, etc.

13. to make known; assert.

–verb (used without object)

14. to give birth.

15. to provide a delivery service for goods and products: The store delivers free of charge.

16. to do or carry out as promised: an ad agency known for delivering when a successful campaign is needed.

–adjective

17. Archaic . agile; quick.

SALVATION (4991)

Rescue

–verb (used with object)

1. to free or deliver from confinement, violence, danger, or evil.

2. Law . to liberate or take by forcible or illegal means from lawful custody.

–noun

3. the act of rescuing.

Safety

 –noun, plural -ties.

1. the state of being safe; freedom from the occurrence or risk of injury, danger, or loss.

2. the quality of averting or not causing injury, danger, or loss.

3. a contrivance or device to prevent injury or avert danger.

4. Also called lock, safety catch, safety lock. a locking or cutoff device that prevents a gun from being fired accidentally.

5. the action of keeping safe.

6. Football .

a. an act or play in which a player on the offensive team is tackled in his own end zone or downs the ball there, or in which the ball goes out of bounds on a fumble, having last been in bounds in or over the end zone and having last been in the possession of an offensive player. Compare touchback.

b. an award of two points to the opposing team on this play.

c. Also called safety man. a player on defense who lines up farthest behind the line of scrimmage.

7. Baseball . a base hit, especially a one-base hit.

SALVATION (4992)

Defend/Defender

–verb (used with object)

1. to ward off attack from; guard against assault or injury (usually followed by from  or against ): The sentry defended the gate against sudden attack.

2. to maintain by argument, evidence, etc.; uphold: She defended her claim successfully.

3. to contest (a legal charge, claim, etc.).

4. Law . to serve as attorney for (a defendant): He has defended some of the most notorious criminals.

5. to support (an argument, theory, etc.) in the face of criticism; prove the validity of (a dissertation, thesis, or the like) by answering arguments and questions put by a committee of specialists.

6. to attempt to retain (a championship title, position, etc.), as in a competition against a challenger.

–verb (used without object)

7. Law . to enter or make a defense.

Defense

–noun

1. resistance against attack; protection: Two more regiments are needed for the defense of the city.

2. something that defends, as a fortification, physical or mental quality, or medication: This fort was once the main defense of the island.

3. the defending of a cause or the like by speech, argument, etc.: He spoke in defense of the nation's foreign policy.

4. a speech, argument, etc., in vindication: She delivered a defense of free enterprise.

5. Law .

a. the denial or pleading of the defendant in answer to the claim or charge that has been made.

   b. the proceedings adopted by a defendant, or the defendant's legal agents, for defending against the charges that have been made.

c. a defendant and his or her counsel.

6. Psychology . defense mechanism ( def. 2 ) .

7. Sports .

a. the practice or art of defending oneself or one's goal against attack, as in fencing, boxing, soccer, or football.

b. the team attempting to thwart the attack of the team having the ball or puck.

c. of a team who line up in their own defensive zone.

d. the positions on the field, ice, etc., taken by such players.

8. ( initial capital letter ) Also called Defense Department. Informal . the Department of Defense.

–verb (used with object)

9. Sports . to defend against (an opponent, play, or tactic).

BORN

Procreate

–verb (used with object)

1. to beget or generate (offspring).

2. to produce; bring into being.

–verb (used without object)

3. to beget offspring.

4. to produce; bring into being.

Regenerate

–verb (used with object)

1. to effect a complete moral reform in.

2. to re-create, reconstitute, or make over, especially in a better form or condition.

3. to revive or produce anew; bring into existence again.

4. Biology . to renew or restore (a lost, removed, or injured part).

5. Physics . to restore (a substance) to a favorable state or physical condition.

6. Electronics . to magnify the amplification of, by relaying part of the output circuit power into the input circuit.

7. Theology . to cause to be born again spiritually.

–verb (used without object)

8. to come into existence or be formed again.

9. to reform; become regenerate.

10. to produce a regenerative effect.

11. to undergo regeneration.

–adjective

12. reconstituted or made over in a better form.

13. reformed.

14. Theology . born again spiritually.

Kin

 –noun

1. a person's relatives collectively; kinfolk.

2. family relationship or kinship.

3. a group of persons descended from a common ancestor or constituting a family, clan, tribe, or race.

4. a relative or kinsman.

5. someone or something of the same or similar kind: philosophy and its kin, theology.

–adjective

6. of the same family; related; akin.

7. of the same kind or nature; having affinity.

—Idiom

8. of kin, of the same family; related; akin: Although their surnames are identical they are not of kin.

Generate

–verb (used with object)

1. to bring into existence; cause to be; produce.

2. to create by a vital or natural process.

3. to create and distribute vitally and profusely: He generates ideas that we all should consider. A good diplomat generates good will.

4. to reproduce; procreate.

5. to produce by a chemical process.

6. Mathematics .

a. to trace (a figure) by the motion of a point, straight line, or curve.

b. to act as base for all the elements of a given set: The number 2 generates the set 2, 4, 8, 16.

7. Linguistics . to produce or specify (a grammatical sentence or other construction or set of constructions) by the application of a rule or set of rules in a generative grammar.

–verb (used without object)

8. to reproduce; propagate.

Become

–verb (used without object)

1. to come, change, or grow to be (as specified): He became tired.

2. to come into being.

–verb (used with object)

3. to be attractive on; befit in appearance; look well on: That gown becomes you.

4. to be suitable or necessary to the dignity, situation, or responsibility of: conduct that becomes an officer.

—Idiom

5. become of, to happen to; be the fate of: What will become of him?

AGAIN

From

–preposition

1. (used to specify a starting point in spatial movement): a train running west from Chicago.

2. (used to specify a starting point in an expression of limits): The number of stores will be increased from 25 to 30.

3. (used to express removal or separation, as in space, time, or order): two miles from shore; 30 minutes from now; from one page to the next.

4. (used to express discrimination or distinction): to be excluded from membership; to differ from one's father.

5. (used to indicate source or origin): to come from the Midwest; to take a pencil from one's pocket.

6. (used to indicate agent or instrumentality): death from starvation.

7. (used to indicate cause or reason): From the evidence, he must be guilty.

Above

–adverb

1. in, at, or to a higher place.

2. overhead, upstairs, or in the sky: My brother lives in the apartment above. A flock of birds circled above.

3. higher in rank, authority, or power: She was told to speak to the person above.

4. higher in quantity or number: books with 100 pages and above.

5. before or earlier, especially in a book or other piece of writing; foregoing: the remark quoted above. Compare below ( def. 6 ) .

6. in or to heaven: gone to her eternal rest above.

7. Zoology . on the upper or dorsal side.

8. Theater . upstage. Compare below ( def. 9 ) .

9. higher than zero on the temperature scale: The temperature dropped to ten above this morning.

–preposition

10. in or to a higher place than; over: to fly above the clouds; the floor above ours.

11. more in quantity or number than; in excess of: all girls above 12 years of age; The weight is above a ton.

12. superior in rank, authority, or standing to: A captain is above a lieutenant.

13. not subject or liable to; not capable of (some undesirable action, thought, etc.): above suspicion; to be above bad behavior.

14. of too fine a character for: He is above such trickery.

15. rather than; in preference to: to favor one child above the other.

16. beyond, especially north of: six miles above Baltimore.

17. Theater . upstage of.

–adjective

18. said, mentioned, or written above; foregoing: the above explanation.

–noun

19. something that was said, mentioned, or written above: to refer to the above.

20. the person or persons previously indicated: The above will all stand trial.

21. heaven: truly a gift from above.

22. a higher authority: an order from above.

—Idiom

23. above all, most important of all; principally: charity above all.

First

–adjective

1. being before all others with respect to time, order, rank, importance, etc., used as the ordinal number of one: the first edition; the first vice president.

2. Music . highest or chief among several voices or instruments of the same class: first alto; first horn.

3. Automotive . low ( def. 31 ) .

4. ( often initial capital letter ) being a member of the household or an intimate acquaintance of the president of the U.S. or of the governor of a state: the First Lady; Checkers, the first dog.

–adverb

5. before all others or anything else in time, order, rank, etc.

6. before some other thing, event, etc.: If you're going, phone first.

7. for the first time: She first visited Atlanta in 1980.

8. in preference to something else; rather; sooner: I'd die first.

9. in the first place; firstly.

–noun

10. the person or thing that is first in time, order, rank, etc.

11. the beginning.

12. the first part; first member of a series.

13. Music .

a. the voice or instrument that takes the highest or chief part in its class, especially in an orchestra or chorus.

b. a leader of a part or group of performers.

14. Automotive . low gear; first gear: She shifted into first and drove off.

15. the winning position or rank in a race or other competition.

16. Baseball . first base.

17. Usually, firsts. Commerce .

a. a product or goods of the first or highest quality.

b. goods produced according to specifications, without visible flaws. Compare second¹ ( def. 23 ) , third ( def. 12 ) .

18. British University .

a. first-class honors. Compare class ( def. 18 ) .

b. a person who has won such honors.

—Idioms

19. first and last, everything considered; above all else; altogether: First and last, it is important to know oneself.

20. first off, Informal . at the outset; immediately: He wanted to know first off why he hadn't been notified.

21. first thing, before anything else; at once; promptly: I'll call you first thing when I arrive.

Anew

–adverb

1. over again; again; once more: to play the tune anew.

2. in a new form or manner: to write the story anew.

Upward

–adverb Also, up·wards.

1. toward a higher place or position: The birds flew upward.

2. toward a higher or more distinguished condition, rank, level, etc.: His employer wishes to move him upward in the company.

3. to a greater degree; more: fourscore and upward.

4. toward a large city, the source or origin of a stream, or the interior of a country or region: They followed the Thames River upward from the North Sea to London.

5. in the upper parts; above.

Top

–noun

1. the highest or loftiest point or part of anything; apex; summit.

2. the uppermost or upper part, surface, etc., of anything.

3. the higher end of anything on a slope.

4. British .

a. a part considered as higher: the top of the street.

b. high gear of an automobile.

5. tops,

a. the part of a plant that grows above ground, especially of an edible root.

b. one of the tender tips of the branches or shoots of plants.

6. the part of anything that is first or foremost; beginning: Let's go over it from the top again.

7. the highest or leading place, position, rank, etc.: at the top of the class.

8. the highest point, pitch, or degree: to talk at the top of one's voice.

9. a person or thing that occupies the highest or leading position.

10. the best or choicest part: the top of all creation.

11. a covering or lid, as of a container or vehicle.

12. the head.

13. any of various outer garments for the upper body, as a blouse, shirt, or sweater: a sale on cotton tops and shorts.

14. Nautical . a platform surrounding the head of a lower mast on a ship, and serving as a foothold, a means of extending the upper rigging, etc.

15. Chemistry . the part of a mixture under distillation that volatilizes first.

16. Bridge .

a. the best card of a suit in a player's hand.

b. (in duplicate bridge) the best score on a hand.

17. Sports .

a. a stroke that hits the ball above its center.

b. the forward spin given to the ball by such a stroke.

18. Baseball .

a. the first half of an inning.

b. the first three batters in the batting order.

19. Textiles .

a. a cluster of textile fibers, especially tow, put on a distaff.

b. a strand of the long wool fibers in sliver form, separated from noil by combing and wound into a large ball.

c. a similar strand of rayon.

20. Jewelry . crown ( def. 27 ) .

21. the tops, Informal . the most outstanding person or thing in ability, favor, etc.: As a friend, she's the tops.

–adjective

22. pertaining to, situated at, or forming the top; highest; uppermost; upper: the top shelf.

23. highest in degree; greatest: to pay top prices.

24. foremost, chief, or principal: to win top honors in a competition.

–verb (used with object)

25. to furnish with a top; put a top on.

26. to be at or constitute the top of.

27. to reach the top of.

28. to rise above: The sun had topped the horizon.

29. to exceed in height, amount, number, etc.

30. to surpass, excel, or outdo: That tops everything.

31. Theater . (in spoken dialogue) to reply in a voice of greater volume or higher pitch: King Henry must top the crowd noises in his St. Crispin's Day speech.

32. to surmount with something specified: to top a sundae with whipped cream.

33. to remove the top of; crop; prune: to top a tall tree.

34. to get or leap over the top of (a fence, barrier, etc.).

35. Chemistry . to distill off only the most volatile part of (a mixture).

36. Sports .

a. to strike (the ball) above its center, giving it a forward spin.

b. to make (a stroke) by hitting the ball in this manner.

37. to top-dress (land).

38. Obsolete . to have coitus with (a woman).

–verb (used without object)

39. to rise aloft.

—Verb phrases

40. top off,

a. to climax or complete, especially in an exceptional manner; finish: They topped off the evening with a ferryboat ride at midnight.

b. to fill (a partly full container) completely: to top off a gas tank.

41. top out,

a. to finish the top of (a structure).

b. to reach the highest level.

—Idioms

42. blow one's top, Informal .

a. to become enraged; lose one's temper.

b. to go mad; become insane: He must have blown his top to make such a fool of himself.

43. off the top of one's head, Informal . head ( def. 77 ) .

44. on top, successful; victorious; dominant: to stay on top.

45. on top of,

a. over or upon.

b. in addition to; over and above.

c. close upon; following upon: Gale winds came on top of the floods.

d. in complete control: on top of the problem.

46. on top of the world,

a. successful.

b. elated: The success made her feel on top of the world.

47. over the top,

a. Military . over the top of the parapet before a trench, as in issuing to charge against the enemy.

b. surpassing a goal, quota, or limit.

48. top oneself, Chiefly British . to kill oneself.

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Following is a comparison of “Saved” and “Born Again”

based only on dictionary definitions.

What similarities do you see between being “Saved” and being “Born Again?”

Do they appear to be one and the same?

Now we will see what the Bible has to say.

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SAVE / SAVED

 (4982) Sōzō

"Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people,

and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David,

as He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets, who have been since the world

began,  that we should be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all who

 hate us, to perform the mercy promised to our fathers and to remember His holy

 covenant, the oath which He swore to our father Abraham:  To grant us that we,

being delivered from the hand of our enemies, might serve Him without fear,

 In holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our life.”

                                                                                                           Luke 1:68-75

Matthew 1: 21

“And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins."

Note – it says “His people”, not all people.

Note – This verse deals with being saved from our sins

Matthew 8: 23-27

“Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. ²⁴ And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. ²⁵ Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, "Lord, save us! We are perishing!"

²⁶ But He said to them, "Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?" Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. ²⁷ So the men marveled, saying, "Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?"

Note – This verse deals with being saved from storms.

Note – Verse 26. It appears their fear resulted from a lack of faith in what Christ said to them just before they got into the boat. They really didn’t know who He was or His authority.

Matthew 8: 18

“And when Jesus saw great multitudes about Him, He gave a command to depart to the other side.”

If Christ Jesus said they were going to the other side, than they should not have doubted that they would arrive there. Christ means what He says.

Here’s another example

Matthew 14: 30

And Peter answered Him and said, "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water."

²⁹ So He said, "Come." And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. ³⁰ But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!"

Peter specifically said, “Command me to come to You on the Water” and Jesus said “Come”. If Peter really took stock in what Jesus said he would have walked straight to Christ. But what Peter saw took precedence over what Jesus said and fear and unbelief entered in.

Matthew 16: 24-25

“Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. ²⁵ For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.      ²⁶ For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

Note – Following Christ means death to self by choice. This brings to mind the following:

John 12:24-26

“²⁴ Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. ²⁵ He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. ²⁶ If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor.

Note – verse 26 – follow Him to death

Lose (622) apollumi, — apollymi, ap-ol’-loo-mee; from (575) (apo - apo) and the base of (3639)  oleqroV - olethros); to destroy fully (reflexive to perish, or lose), literal or figurative: — (Translated in King James version as) – destroy, die, lose, mar, perish.

(575) apo, — apo, apo’; a primary particle; “off,” i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative): — (Translated in King James version as) – (x here-) after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for (-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-) on (-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.

(3639) oleqroV, — olethros, ol’-eth-ros; from a primary ollumi (to destroy; a prolonged form); ruin, i.e. death, punishment: — (Translated in King James version as) – destruction.

Serve (1247) diakonew, — diakoneō, dee-ak-on-eh’-o; from (1249) (diakonoV - diakonos); to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host, friend or [figurative] teacher); techn. to act as a Christian deacon: — (Translated in King James version as) – (ad-) minister (unto), serve, use the office of a deacon.

Mark 8:34-35

“ When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. ³⁵ For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses [destroys] his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it. ³⁶ For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? ³⁷ Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? ³⁸ For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels."

Note – Jesus spoke this to all the people He called to Himself, not just the disciples

Note – Verse 34 implies you can’t go after Him unless you take up your cross. Jesus said this before He was lifted up on the cross.

Deny (533) aparneomai, — aparneomai, ap-ar-neh’-om-ahee; from (575) (apo - apo) and (720) (arneomai - arneomai); to deny utterly, i.e. disown, abstain: — (Translated in King James version as) – deny.

Deny (Dictionary) –(1)  to declare that (a statement) is not true, (2) to refuse to agree with, (3) to withhold the possession, use, or enjoyment of.

Gospel (2098) euaggelion, — euangelion, yoo-ang-ghel’-ee-on; from the same as (2097) euaggelizw - euaggelizo); a good message, i.e. the gospel: — gospel.

(2097 euaggelizw, — euangelizō, yoo-ang-ghel-id’-zo; from (2095) (eu - eu) and (32) (aggeloV - aggelos); to announce good news (“evangelize”) especially the gospel: — (Translated in King James version as) – declare, bring (declare, show) glad (good) tidings, preach (the gospel).

Ashamed (1870) epaiscunomai, — epaischynomai, ep-ahee-skhoo’-nom-ahee; from (1909) (epi - epi) and (153) (aiscunomai - aischunomai); to feel shame for something: — (Translated in King James version as) – be ashamed.

Matthew 18:11

“For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost.

Note – “Lost” is from the same Greek word translated “Lose” in Mathew 16:25, Mark 8:35 and John 12:25. Once again, this word means

Lose (622) apollumi, — apollymi, ap-ol’-loo-mee; from (575) (apo - apo) and the base of (3639)  oleqroV - olethros); to destroy fully (reflexive to perish, or lose), literal or figurative: — (Translated in King James version as) – destroy, die, lose, mar, perish.

This word is important to our understanding. Following is a brief Side Study on the words “lose” and “lost”.

SIDE STUDY on LOSE, LOST

Matthew 10:39

“He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it.

Find (2147) euriskw, — heuriskō, hyoo-ris’-ko; a prolonged form of a primary heuro, hyoo’-ro; which (together with another cognate form heureo, hyoo-reh’-o) is used for it in all the tenses except the personal and imperfect; to find (literal or figurative): — (Translated in King James version as) – find, get, obtain, perceive, see.

Matthew 10:42

“And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward."

Reward (3408) misqoV, — misthos, mis-thos’; apparently a primary word; pay for service (literal or figurative), good or bad: — (Translated in King James version as) – hire, reward, wages.

Matthew 16:24-25

“Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. ²⁵ For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. ²⁶ For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? ²⁷ For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works.

Note – Verse 26, the word “loses” is a translation from another Greek word.

Loses (2210) zhmiow, — zēmioō, dzay-mee-o’-o; from (2209) (zhmia - zemia); to injure, i.e. (reflexive or passive) to experience detriment: — (Translated in King James version as) – be cast away, receive damage, lose, suffer loss.

     (2209) zhmia, — zēmia, dzay-mee’-ah; probably akin to the base of (1150) (damazw - damazo) (through the idea of violence); detriment: — (Translated in King James version as) – damage, loss.

Mark 8:34-38

“When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. ³⁵ For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it. ³⁶ For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? ³⁷ Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? ³⁸ For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels."

Portions of these verses are quoted in all four Gospel accounts. Rarely does the book of John include quotes that are found in Matthew, Mark and Luke; but not this time. I believe these verses are at the heart of Christ Jesus’ instructions to us.

Luke 9:24-26

“For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. ²⁵ For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and is himself destroyed or lost? ²⁶ For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when He comes in His own glory, and in His Father's, and of the holy angels.

Note – The word “lost” in verse 25 is translated “to be cast away” in the King James version. The meaning of the word is - Loses (2210) to injure. See page 23 for the complete meaning.

Luke 15:4-7

“What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? ⁵ And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. ⁶ And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost! ⁷ I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.

Note – The sheep that was lost already belonged to the shepherd. This reminds me of John 10.

John 10:7-16

“Then Jesus said to them again, “Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. ⁸ All who ever came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. ⁹ I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.

¹⁰ The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
¹¹ “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. ¹² But a hireling, he who is not the shepherd, one who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them. ¹³ The hireling flees because he is a hireling and does not care about the sheep.  ¹⁴ I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. ¹⁵ As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.       ¹⁶ And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd.

Here’s another example

Luke 15:4-7

“Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? ⁹ And when she has found it, she calls her friends and neighbors together, saying, Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I lost! ¹⁰ Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

In these two examples another word that could be used for the word “lost” is “misplaced”. However, in the following example the words “lost” and “dead” are linked together.

Luke 15:11-24

“Then He said: "A certain man had two sons. ¹² And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me. So he divided to them his livelihood. ¹³ And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his possessions with prodigal living. ¹⁴ But when he had spent all, there arose a severe famine in that land, and he began to be in want. ¹⁵ Then he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. ¹⁶ And he would gladly have filled his stomach with the pods that the swine ate, and no one gave him anything.

¹⁷ "But when he came to himself, he said, How many of my father's hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! ¹⁸ I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you, ¹⁹ and I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants."

²⁰ "And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. ²¹ And the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son.

²² "But the father said to his servants, Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. ²³ And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; ²⁴ for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. And they began to be merry.

Dead (3498) nekroV, — nekros, nek-ros’; from an apparently primary nekus (a corpse); dead (literal or figurative; also as noun): — (Translated in King James version as) –  dead.

Alive/Again (326) anazaw, — anazaō, an-ad-zah’-o; from (303) (ana - ana) and (2198) (zaw); to recover life (literal o figurative): — (Translated in King James version as) –   (be a-) live again, revive.

        (303) ana, — ana, an-ah’; a primary preposition and adverb; properly up; but (by extension) used (distributively) severally, or (locally) at (etc.): — (Translated in King James version as) –   and, apiece, by, each, every (man), in, through. In compounds (as a prefix) it often means (by implication) repetition, intensity, reversal, etc.

(2198) zaw, — zaō, dzah’-o; a primary verb; to live (literal or figurative): a primary verb; to live (literal or figurative): — life (-time), (a-) live (-ly), quick.

Before returning to the main study here are some verses translated “destroy” (622) instead of “lose” (622). The Strong’s definition can be found on pages 22 and 23.

Mathew 2:13

“Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, "Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him."

Mathew 2:13

“And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Mark 1:23-24

“Now there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, ²⁴ saying, "Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are-the Holy One of God!"

Luke 6:9

“Then Jesus said to them, "I will ask you one thing: Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy?"

Luke 9:56

“For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives but to save them."

Before you have an AHA! moment over the above verse recall:

Matthew 16:24-25

“Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. ²⁵ For whoever desires to save his life will lose [destroy] it, but whoever loses [destroys] his life for My sake will find it.

Mark 8:34-35

“When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. ³⁵ For whoever desires to save his life will lose [destroy] it, but whoever loses [destroys] his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it.

Luke 9:24-25

“For whoever desires to save his life will lose [destroy] it, but whoever loses [destroys] his life for My sake will save it. ²⁵ For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and is himself destroyed or lost?

John 12:24-26

“Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. ²⁵ He who loves his life will lose [destroy] it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

Jesus said He didn’t come “to destroy men’s lives.” But perhaps He is looking to save those who voluntarily destroy their own - for His sake.

BACK TO MAIN STUDY – SAVE/SAVED - (4982) Sōzō

Matthew 27:39-42

“And those who passed by blasphemed Him, wagging their heads ⁴⁰ and saying, "You who destroy the temple and build it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross."

⁴¹ Likewise the chief priests also, mocking with the scribes and elders, said,

⁴² "He saved others; Himself He cannot save. If He is the King of Israel, let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe Him.

Verse 42 says Jesus “saved” others before He was crucified. Does this mean Jesus saved people from their sins before he went to the cross?

According to the book of James there is a connection between saving the sick and the forgiveness of sin, which amounts to saving from sin.

James 5:14-15

“Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. ¹⁵ And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

Here is an example –

Mark 2:1-12

“And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. ² Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. ³ Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who was carried by four men. ⁴ And when they could not come near Him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where He was. So when they had broken through, they let down the bed on which the paralytic was lying.

⁵ When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, "Son, your sins are forgiven you."

⁶ And some of the scribes were sitting there and reasoning in their hearts, ⁷ "Why does this Man speak blasphemies like this? Who can forgive sins but God alone?"

⁸ But immediately, when Jesus perceived in His spirit that they reasoned thus within themselves, He said to them, "Why do you reason about these things in your hearts? ⁹ Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, Your sins are forgiven you, or to say, Arise, take up your bed and walk? ¹⁰ But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins"-He said to the paralytic, ¹¹ "I say to you, arise, take up your bed, and go to your house." ¹² Immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went out in the presence of them all, so that all were amazed and glorified God, saying, "We never saw anything like this!"

Matthew 27:45-49

“⁴⁵ Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. ⁴⁶ And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" that is, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?"

⁴⁷ Some of those who stood there, when they heard that, said, "This Man is calling for Elijah!" ⁴⁸ Immediately one of them ran and took a sponge, filled it with sour wine and put it on a reed, and offered it to Him to drink.

⁴⁹ The rest said, "Let Him alone; let us see if Elijah will come to save Him."

Mark 3:4-5

“Then He said to them, "Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?" But they kept silent. ⁵ And when He had looked around at them with anger, being grieved by the hardness of their hearts, He said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." And he stretched it out, and his hand was restored as whole as the other.

Mark 15:29-31

“And those who passed by blasphemed Him, wagging their heads and saying, "Aha! You who destroy the temple and build it in three days, ³⁰ save Yourself, and come down from the cross!" ³¹ Likewise the chief priests also, mocking among themselves with the scribes, said, "He saved others; Himself He cannot save.

Luke 17:33

“Whoever seeks to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it.

Note – This is the 2^nd time this is stated in Luke – refer to Luke 9:24.

Luke 19:10

“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost."

Note – It doesn’t say “those who are lost”, but “that which was lost.” Could this refer to those who have lost their lives for His sake, with “that” referring to their lives?

Seek (2212) zhtew, — zēteō, dzay-teh’-o; of uncertain affinity; to seek (literal or figurative); specially (by Hebrew) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life): — (Translated in King James version as) – be (go) about, desire, endeavour, enquire (for), require, (x will) seek (after, for, means).

Let’s use Biblegateway.com to confirm the New King James Version of Luke 19:10 against other Bible Versions.

Luke 19:10 (King James Version)

^“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

Luke 19:10 (Amplified Bible)

^“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost.

Luke 19:10 (New American Standard Bible)

^“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost."

Luke 19:10 (Complete Jewish Bible)

“For the Son of Man came to seek and save what was lost."

Luke 19:10 (New International Version 1984, ©1984)

^“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.”

Luke 19:10 (New International Version, ©2010)

^“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

Note - Only the New International Version, ©2010 significantly changed the meaning of this verse by the omission of certain words. Hmmm…

Luke 23:35-39

“And the people stood looking on. But even the rulers with them sneered, saying, "He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ, the chosen of God."

³⁶ The soldiers also mocked Him, coming and offering Him sour wine, ³⁷ and saying, "If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself." ³⁸ And an inscription also was written over Him in letters of Greek, Latin, and Hebrew:

³⁹ Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, "If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us."

Note – This saving refers to physical life.

John 12:27

“Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? Father, save Me from this hour? But for this purpose I came to this hour.

Soul (5590) yuch, — psychē, psoo-khay’; from (5594) (yucw - psucho); breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstract or concrete (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from (4151) (pneuma - pneuma), which is the rational and immortal soul; and on the other from (2222) (zwh - zoe), which is mere vitality, even of plants: these terms thus exactly correspond respectively to the Hebrew {5315} (nephesh), Hebrew {7307} (ruwach) and Hebrew {2416} (chay)): — (Translated in King James version as) –  heart (+ -ily), life, mind, soul, + us, + you.

(5594) yucw, — psychō, psoo’-kho; a primary verb; to breathe (voluntarily but gently; thus differing on the one hand from (4154) (pnew - pneo), which denotes properly a forcible respiration; and on the other from the base of (109) (ahr - aer), which refers properly to an inanimate breeze), i.e. (by implication of reduction of temperature by evaporation) to chill (figurative): —  (Translated in King James version as) – wax cold.

{5315} נֶפֶשׁ, — nephesh, neh'-fesh; from 5314; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental): — (Translated in King James version as) – any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, X dead(-ly), desire, X (dis-) contented, X fish, ghost, + greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, X jeopardy of) life (X in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them 485 (your) -selves, + slay, soul, + tablet, they, thing, (X she) will, X would have it.

{5314 נָפַשׁ; — naphash, naw-fash'; a primitive root; to breathe; passively, to be breathed upon, i.e. (figuratively) refreshed (as if by a current of air): —  (Translated in King James version as) –  (be) refresh selves (-ed).

{7307} רוּחַ — ruwach, roo'-akh; from 7306; wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by resemblance spirit, but only of a rational being (including its expression and functions): —  (Translated in King James version as) – air, anger, blast, breath, X cool, courage, mind, X quarter, X side, spirit((-ual)), tempest, X vain, ((whirl-)) wind(-y).

{7306} רִיחַ — ruwach, roo'-akh; a primitive root; properly, to blow, i.e. breathe; only (literally) to smell or (by implication, perceive 664 (figuratively, to anticipate, enjoy): — (Translated in King James version as) – accept, smell, X touch, make of quick understanding.

{2416} חַי — chay, khah'-ee; from 2421; alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing), whether literally or figuratively: — (Translated in King James version as) – + age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, + merry, multitude, + (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop.

{2421} חָיָה — chayah, khaw-yaw'; a primitive root (compare 2331, 2421); to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive: — (Translated in King James version as) – keep (leave, make) alive, X certainly, give (promise) life, (let, suffer to) live, nourish up, preserve (alive), quicken, recover, repair, restore (to life), revive, (X God) save (alive, life, lives), X surely, be whole.

John 12:47

“And if anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world.

I prefer the Complete Jewish Bible translation of this verse.

John 12:47  (Complete Jewish Bible)

“If anyone hears what I am saying and does not observe it, I don’t judge him; for I did not come to judge the word, but to save the world."

Acts 2:36-40

“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ."

³⁷ Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Men and brethren, what shall we do?"

³⁸ Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. ³⁹ For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call."

⁴⁰ And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, "Be saved from this perverse generation." ⁴¹ Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. ⁴² And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. ⁴³ Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. ⁴⁴ Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, ⁴⁵ and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.

Note – Verse 38 – the Complete Jewish bible says, “Turn from sin, return to God” instead of “Repent” which, in my opinion, gives a truer meaning of “repent”. However, Strong’s Concordance says the following:

Repent (3340) metanoew, — metanoeō, met-an-o-eh’-o; from (3326) (meta - meta) and (3539) (noiew - noieo); to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider(moral feel compunction): — (Translated in King James version as) – repent.

(3326) meta, — meta, met-ah’; a primary preposition (often used adverb); properly denoting accompaniment; “amid” (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (general association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between (575) (apo - apo) or (1537) (ek - ek) and (1519) (eiV - eis) or (4314) (proV - pros); less intimate than (1722) (en - en), and less close than (4862): — (Translated in King James version as) – after (-ward), x that be again, against, among, x and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-) on, + our, x and setting, since, (un-) to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.

(3539) noiew, — noeō, noy-eh’-o; from (3563) (nouV - nous); to exercise the mind (observe), i.e. (figurative) to comprehend, heed: — (Translated in King James version as) – consider, perceive, think, understand.

Perverse (4646) skolioV, — skolios, skol-ee-os’; from the base of (4628) (skeloV - skelos); warped, i.e. winding; figurative perverse: — (Translated in King James version as) – crooked, froward, untoward.

(4628) skeloV, — skelos, skel’-os; apparently from skello (to parch; through the idea of leanness); the leg (as lank): — (Translated in King James version as) –  leg.

Perverse (from Dictionary.com) – (1) willfully determined or disposed to go counter to what is expected or desired; contrary; (2) characterized by or proceeding from such a determination or disposition: a perverse mood; (3) wayward or cantankerous; (4) persistent or obstinate in what is wrong; (5) turned away from or rejecting what is right, good, or proper; wicked or corrupt.

Hebrews 5:5-8

“So also Christ did not glorify Himself to become High Priest, but it was He who said to Him:

"You are My Son,

Today I have begotten You."

⁶ As He also says in another place:

"You are a priest forever

According to the order of Melchizedek";

⁷ who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death, and was heard because of His godly fear, ⁸ though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered.

Note – Verse 7 is Key. Here “save” has to do with saving from death.

Hebrews 7:23-25

“Also there were many priests, because they were prevented by death from continuing.

 ²⁴ But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood. ²⁵ Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.

James 1:21-22

“Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. ²² But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

Note – Refer to page 29 for the meaning of soul.

The Complete Jewish Bible translation of James 1:21-22 say,

James 1:21-22 (Complete Jewish Bible)

 “So rid yourselves of all vulgarity and obvious evil, and receive meekly the Word implanted in you that can save your lives. ²² Don't deceive yourselves by only hearing what the Word says, but do it!

James 2:14

“What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him?

 James 4:12

“There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another?

Judge (2919) krinw, — krinō, kree’-no; properly to distinguish, i.e. decide (mentally or judicially); by implication to try, condemn, punish: — (Translated in King James version as) – avenge, conclude, condemn, damn, decree, determine, esteem, judge, go to (sue at the) law, ordain, call in question, sentence to, think.

James 5:14-15

“Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. ¹⁵ And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

James 5:19-20

“Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, ²⁰ let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.

Note – Again and again, “save” deals with saving from death or destruction.

1 Peter 3:18-21

^“For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, ¹⁹ by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison, ²⁰ who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. ²¹ There is also an antitype which now saves us-baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Antitype (KJ – Like Figure) (499) antitupon, — antitypon, an-teet’-oo-pon; neuter of a compound of (473) (anti - anti) and (5179) (tupoV - tupos); corresponding [“an titype”], i.e. a representative, counterpart: — (Translated in King James version as) –  (like) figure (whereunto).

(473) anti, — anti, an-tee’; a primary particle; opposite, i.e. instead or because of (rarely in addition to): — (Translated in King James version as) – for, in the room of. Often used in composition to denote contrast, requital, substitution, correspondence, etc.

(5179) tupoV, — typos, too’-pos; from (5180) (tuptw - tupto); a die (as struck), i.e. (by implication) a stamp or scar; by analogy a shape, i.e. a statue, (figurative) style or resemblance; specially a sampler (“type”), i.e. a model (for imitation) or instance (for warning): — (Translated in King James version as) – en- (ex-) ample, fashion, figure, form, manner, pattern, print.

Baptism (908) baptisma, — baptisma, bap’-tis-mah; from (907) (baptizw - baptizo); baptism(technical or figurative): — (Translated in King James version as) – baptism.

(907) baptizw, — baptizō,  bap-tid’-zo; from a derivative of (911) (baptw - bapto); to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the N.T.) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technical) of the ordinance of Christian baptism: —  (Translated in King James version as) – baptist, baptize, wash.

(911) baptw, — baptō, bap’-to; a primary verb; to whelm, i.e. cover wholly with a fluid; in the N.T. only in a qualified or special sense, i.e. (literal) to moisten (a part of one’s person), or (by implication) to stain (as with dye): — (Translated in King James version as) – dip.

Answer (1905) eperwtaw, — eperōtaō, ep-er-o-tah’-o; from (1909) (epi - epi) and (2065) (erwtaw - erotao); to ask for, i.e. inquire, seek: — (Translated in King James version as) – ask (after, questions), demand, desire, question.

(1909) epi, — epi, ep-ee’; a primary preposition properly meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution [with the genitive], i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative) towards, upon, etc.: — (Translated in King James version as) –  about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, x have charge of, (be-, [where-]) fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-) on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through (-out), (un-) to (-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literal or figurative).

(2065) erwtaw, — erōtaō, er-o-tah’-o; apparently from (2046) (erew - ereo) [compare (2045)]; to interrogate; by implication to request: — (Translated in King James version as) – ask, beseech, desire, intreat, pray.

Good (18) agaqoV, — agathos, ag-ath-os’; a primary word; “good” (in any sense, often as noun): — (Translated in King James version as) – benefit, good (-s, things), well.

Conscience (4893) suneidhsiV, — syneidēsis, soon-i’-day-sis; from a prolonged form of (4894) (suneidw - suneido); co-perception, i.e. moral consciousness: — (Translated in King James version as) – conscience.

(4894) suneidw, — syneidō, soon-i’-do; from (4862) (sun - sun) and (1492) (eidw - eido); to see completely; used (like its primary) only in two past tenses, respectively meaning to understand or become aware, and to be conscious or (clandestinely) informed of: — (Translated in King James version as) – consider, know, be privy, be ware of.

Toward (1519) eiV, — eis, ice; a primary prepostition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figurative) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases: — (Translated in King James version as) –   [abundant-] ly, against, among, as, at, [back-] ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for [intent, purpose], fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-) on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore (-unto), throughout, till, to (be, the end, - ward), (here-) until (-to), ...ward, [where-] fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literal or figurative).

Jude 23

“And on some have compassion, making a distinction; ²³ but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment defiled by the flesh.

Since the primary focus of this study, so far, has been on the word “Save”, now would be a good time to review before delving deeper into the Word of God for what it means to be “Saved”.

According to the study, out of the eleven (11) verses, in which Christ Jesus spoke on the topic of “Save,” four (4) deal directly with whoever will save his life will lose it and whoever loses or fully destroys his life will save it.

There are at least two (2) additional passages that state the same thing. These passages are found in John 12:24-26 (see page 27) and Matthew 10:39 (see page 24). The primary difference in content - these verses use the words “love” or “find” in place of “save.”

More often than not, The Book of John differs in content from Matthew, Mark and Luke. However, since basically the same message content appears in all four (4) Gospel accounts, I’d say this teaching from Jesus is extremely important.

In addition, out of the eleven (11) verses in which Christ spoke two (2) verses, Matthew 18:11, Luke 19:10, state Christ came to save “that which was lost” not those which were lost. It would appear these two verses are tied to the others. Since the previous verses deal with those having lost (destroyed) their lives for Christ sake, could these two verse mean Christ will save the lives (that which was lost) of those who voluntarily lost (destroyed) their lives for His sake?

In connection with the above verses, the first sermon given by Peter, after he received the baptism of the Holy Spirit was “, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. ³⁹ For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call."⁴⁰ And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, "Be saved from this perverse generation (Acts 2:38-40)." It would appear that we have a part to play in being saved.

First it says we must lose or destroy our life

Second it says we have to repent (turn from sin and return to God)

Third is be baptized

According to scripture, can we just get baptized and receive the Holy Spirit? Or can we just repent and receive God’s Holy Spirit. Based on this study the answer is no. It says we have to do both – repent and be baptized, then we will receive the promise of the Holy Spirit. However, there is an example to the contrary.

Acts 11:44-48

“While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. ⁴⁵ And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.

 ⁴⁶ For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God.

Then Peter answered, ⁴⁷ "Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?" ⁴⁸ And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord.

In this example the Holy Spirit was poured out on the Gentiles before they were baptized. Point being, we can’t limit our infinite God with our finite understanding. But neither can we neglect his commands. A good question might be, did they first repent. According to the word – yes.

Acts 11:30-35

“So Cornelius said, "Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, ³¹ and said, Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your alms are remembered in the sight of God. ³² Send therefore to Joppa and call Simon here, whose surname is Peter. He is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea. When he comes, he will speak to you. ³³ So I sent to you immediately, and you have done well to come. Now therefore, we are all present before God, to hear all the things commanded you by God." ³⁴ Then Peter opened his mouth and said: "In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. ³⁵ But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.

Another point to be made is it’s always good to get the whole story. Settling for a verse here or a verse there does not give you the complete picture and often distorts the meaning.

In addition, as far as the part we play in the process of “save” or “saved’, in James 1:21, 2:14 and elsewhere, we are instructed to rid ourselves of evil and be doers of the Word, which is able to save our souls.

In many verses “save” and “Life” go hand in hand. “Save” appears, more often than not, to deal with the physical condition.

Many think Jesus “saved” only as a direct result of His going to the cross. But scripture shows otherwise. John 5:14, Mark 2:5-11 and Luke 7:4-5 are examples that show Jesus’ acts of healing included the forgiveness of sins. In Mark 2:9-10, Jesus said, “Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, Your sins are forgiven you, or to say, Arise, take up your bed and walk? ¹⁰ But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins". Even now this remains – through Christ.

It says in James 5:14-15 that if we are sick and call on the elders [those that truly belong to Christ Jesus and therefore have His Spirit] and they pray for us, anointing us with oil, the prayer of faith will save the sick and if any sins were committed they will be forgiven.

Finally, James 5:20 and Jude 23 state that through Christ Jesus we can play a part in saving others. These verses state that if someone turns from the truth and sins we can help save them from death and cover many sins, snatching them out of the fire by helping them return to God and back on the right (eous) path.

Christ is the vine, we are the branches. He allows us to bear the fruit; but we must always remember, the fruit is His. It is His life that gives life to the branches. Let our boast be about Him. Any good works we do it is through Him and for Him.

Well this is what I have gotten out of the study so far. How about you? Perhaps you would like to take some time to write out your own summary. That would be great!

Now on to a deeper understanding of the word “Saved”.

 Table of Contents

SAVED

Matthew 10:21-22

“Now brother will deliver up brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death. ²² And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.

Endures (5278) upomenw, — hypomenō, hoop-om-en’-o; from (5259) (upo - hupo) and (3306) (menw - meno); to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; figurative to undergo, i.e. bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere: — (Translated in King James version as) –  abide, endure, (take) patient (-ly), suffer, tarry behind.

(5259) upo, —hypo,  hoop-o’; a primary prep.; under, i.e. (with the generic) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative) of place (whither [underneath] or where [below]) or time (when [at]): — (Translated in King James version as) – among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In comparative it retains the same genitive applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially covertly or moderately.

(3306 menw, — menō, men’-o; a primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy): — (Translated in King James version as) – abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry (for), x thine own.

Matthew 19:23-26 (Mark 10:26)

“Then Jesus said to His disciples, "Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. ²⁴ And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."

²⁵ When His disciples heard it, they were greatly astonished, saying, "Who then can be saved?"

²⁶ But Jesus looked at them and said to them, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

Note – “The kingdom of heaven” and “the kingdom of God” are used interchangeably.

Note – The Kingdom has to be entered. This makes me think of a house. I can go to my house; but in order to enter the house I have to go through the door.

Note – It appears entering “the kingdom of God” is linked to being “saved”.

Enter (1525) eisercomai, — eiserchomai, ice-er’-khom-ahee; from (1519) (eiV - eis) and (2064) (ercomai - erchomai); to enter (literal or figurative): —  (Translated in King James version as) – x arise, come (in, into), enter in (-to), go in (through).

(1519) eiV, — eis, ice; a primary prepostition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figurative) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases: — (Translated in King James version as) –  [abundant-] ly, against, among, as, at, [back-] ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for [intent, purpose], fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-) on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore (-unto), throughout, till, to (be, the end, - ward), (here-) until (-to), ...ward, [where-] fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literal or figurative).

(2064) ercomai, — erchomai, er’-khom-ahee; middle of a primary verb (used only in the presonal and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred [middle] eleuthomai, el-yoo’-thom-ahee; or [active] eltho, el’-tho; which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative): — (Translated in King James version as) –  accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, x light,

x next, pass, resort, be set.

Into – (1519) defined above

Rich (4145) plousioV, — plousios, ploo’-see-os; from (4149) (ploutoV - ploutos); wealthy; figurative abounding with: — (Translated in King James version as) –  rich.

(4149) ploutoV, — ploutos, ploo’-tos; from the base of (4130) (plhqw - pletho); wealth(as fulness), i.e. (literal) money, possessions, or (figurative) abundance, richness, (special) valuable bestowment: — (Translated in King James version as) – riches.

Matthew 19:22-26 brings to mind:

John 3:3-5

“Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
⁴ Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?”
⁵ Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

Unlike my example with the house, when it comes to the Kingdom of God, unless I am born again I will not be able to see to get to it, much less enter it.

What else did Jesus say regarding how to enter the kingdom?

Matthew 7:21

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

Matthew 18:2-4

Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, ³ and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. ⁴ Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 7:13-14

“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. ¹⁴ Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.

Luke 13:23-25

“Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?”
And He said to them, ²⁴ “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able. ²⁵ When once the Master of the house has risen up and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open for us,’ and He will answer and say to you, ‘I do not know you, where you are from,’

This also takes me back to the original fall of man (Genesis 3:22-24) and forward to our restoration (Revelation 2:7 and Revelation 22:14).

Genesis 3:22-24

“Then the LORD God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of Us, to know good and evil. And now, lest he put out his hand and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live forever”— ²³ therefore the LORD God sent him out of the garden of Eden to till the ground from which he was taken. ²⁴ So He drove out the man; and He placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the way to the tree of life.

Revelation 2:7

He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.”’

Revelation 22:14

Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.

Matthew 24:11-13

“Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. ¹² And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. ¹³ But he who endures to the end shall be saved.

Note – So far, it looks like being “saved” requires much more than we were told – you say you believe - you’re saved - you get your one way ticket to heaven.

Continuing in Matthew 24…

Matthew 24:14-22

“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.

¹⁵Therefore when you see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place" (whoever reads, let him understand), ¹⁶ "then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. ¹⁷ Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take anything out of his house. ¹⁸ And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes.  ¹⁹ But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days!  ²⁰ And pray that your flight may not be in winter or on the Sabbath. ²¹ For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. ²² And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect's sake those days will be shortened.

Note – Mathew 24 is Jesus’ description of the End times (see also Mark 13 and Luke 21). This chapter describes events leading up to Christ Jesus’ return. It’s also an excellent outline to the book of Revelation.

Abomination (946) bdelugma, — bdelygma, bdel’-oog-mah; from (948) (bdelussw - bdelusso); a detestation, i.e. (special) idolatry: — (Translated in King James version as) – abomination.

(948) bdelussw, — bdelyssō, bdel-oos’-so; from a (presumed) derivative of bdeo (to stink); to be disgusted, i.e. (by implication) detest (especially of idolatry): — (Translated in King James version as) – abhor, abominable.

Desolation (2050) erhmwsiV, — erēmōsis, er-ay’-mo-sis; from (2049) (erhmow - eremoo); despoliation: — (Translated in King James version as) – desolation.

(2049) erhmow, — erēmoō, er-ay-mo’-o; from (2048) (erhmoV - eremos); to lay waste (literal or figurative): — (Translated in King James version as) – (Translated in King James version as) –  (bring to, make) desolate (-ion), come to nought.

According to Dictionary.com:

Despoliation means  - (1) the act of plundering; (2) the fact or circumstance of being plundered.

Plunder means - to rob by force, as in war.

Great (3173) megaV, — megas, meg’-as; [including the prolonged forms, feminine megale, plural megaloi, etc.; big (literal or figurative, in a very wide application): — (Translated in King James version as) –  (+ fear) exceedingly, great (-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, x to years.

According to Webster’s Dictionary

Mega is “a combining form meaning: large or great (megalopolis); 1,000,000 times a given unit of measure (megaton).

Tribulation (2347) qliyiV, — thlipsis, thlip’-sis; from (2346) (qlibw - thlibo); pressure (literal or figurative): — (Translated in King James version as) – afflicted (-tion), anguish, burdened, persecution,

tribulation, trouble.

(2346) qlibw, — thlibō, thlee’-bo; akin to the base of (5147) (triboV - tribos); to crowd (literal or figurative): — (Translated in King James version as) – afflict, narrow, throng, suffer tribulation, trouble.

Elect (1588) eklektoV, — eklektos, ek-lek-tos’; from (1586) (eklegomai - eklegomai); select; by implication favorite: — (Translated in King James version as) – chosen, elect.

(1586) eklegomai, — eklegomai, ek-leg’-om-ahee; middle from (1537) (ek - ek) and (3004) (legw - lego) (in its primary sense); to select: — (Translated in King James version as) – make choice, choose (out), chosen.

(1537) ek, — ek, ek; or ex, ex; a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence motion or action proceeds), from, out (of place, time or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote): —  (Translated in King James version as) – after, among, x are, at, betwixt (-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for (-th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, x heavenly, x hereby, + very highly, in,...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, x thenceforth, through, x unto, x vehemently, with (-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.

(3004) legw, — legō, leg’-o; a primary verb; properly to “lay” forth, i.e. (figurative) relate (in words [usually of systematic or set discourse; by implication to mean: —  (Translated in King James version as) –  ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say (-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.

Shortened (2856) kolobow, — koloboō, kol-ob-o’-o; from a derivative of the base of (2849) (kolazw - kolazo); to dock, i.e. (figurative) abridge: — (Translated in King James version as) – shorten.

2849) kolazw, — kolos, kol-ad’-zo; from kolos (dwarf); properly to curtail, i.e. (figurative) to chastise (or reserve for infliction): — (Translated in King James version as) – punish.

According to Webster’s Dictionary

Dock means - (1) to cut off the end of to dock a tail: (2) to deduct from (wages).

Abridge means  - (1) to shorten while retaining the substance. (2) to diminish or curtail.

Matthew 27:41-43

“Likewise the chief priests also, mocking with the scribes and elders, said, ⁴² "He saved others; Himself He cannot save. If He is the King of Israel, let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe Him. ⁴³ He trusted in God; let Him deliver Him now if He will have Him; for He said, I am the Son of God. "

Note – Verse 43 could easily have said, “He trusted in God; let Him Save Him”, but instead the word “deliver” is used. Deliver is one of the key meanings of “Saved” but a different Greek word was used in verse 43. In the definition below the word “rescue” stands out.

Deliver (4506) roumai, — rhyomai, rhoo’-om-ahee; middle of an obsolete verb, akin to (4482) (rew - rheo) (through the idea of a current; compare (4511)); to rush or draw (for oneself), i.e. rescue: — (Translated in King James version as) – deliver (-er).

(4482) rew, — rheō, hreh’-o; a primary verb; for some tenses of which a prolonged form rheuo, hryoo’-o, is used; to flow (“run”, as water): — (Translated in King James version as) – flow.

Mark 13:12-13

“Now brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death. ¹³ And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved.

Mark 13:20

“And unless the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect's sake, whom He chose, He shortened the days.

Here is the same verse from the Complete Jewish Bible

Mark 13 (Complete Jewish Bible)

“Indeed, if God had not limited the duration of the trouble, no one would survive; but for the sake of the elect, those whom he has chosen, he has limited it.

Mark 15:31

“³¹ Likewise the chief priests also, mocking among themselves with the scribes, said, "He saved others; Himself He cannot save.

Mark 16:15-16

“And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. ¹⁶ He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.

Luke 7:41-50

“There was a certain creditor who had two debtors. One owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. ⁴² And when they had nothing with which to repay, he freely forgave them both. Tell Me, therefore, which of them will love him more?"

⁴³ Simon answered and said, "I suppose the one whom he forgave more."

And He said to him, "You have rightly judged." ⁴⁴ Then He turned to the woman and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave Me no water for My feet, but she has washed My feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head. ⁴⁵ You gave Me no kiss, but this woman has not ceased to kiss My feet since the time I came in.   ⁴⁶ You did not anoint My head with oil, but this woman has anointed My feet with fragrant oil. ⁴⁷ Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little."

⁴⁸ Then He said to her, "Your sins are forgiven."

⁴⁹ And those who sat at the table with Him began to say to themselves, "Who is this who even forgives sins?"

⁵⁰ Then He said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you. Go in peace."

Note – Three Points;

1)This woman’s sins were forgiven before Christ died on the cross.

2)This woman was “saved” before Christ died on the cross.

3)Jesus said it was her faith that saved her.

Sins (266) amartia, — ham-ar-tee’-ah; from (264) (amartanw - hamartano); sin (properly abstract): — (Translated in King James version as) – offence, sin (-ful).

(264) amartanw, — hamartia, ham-ar-tan’-o; perhaps from (1) (a) (as a negative particle) and the base of (3313) (meroV - meros); properly to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e. (figurative) to err, especially (moral) to sin: — (Translated in King James version as) –  for your faults, offend, sin, trespass.

Forgiven (863) afihmi, — aphiēmi, af-ee’-ay-mee; from (575) (apo - apo) and hiemi (to send; an intensive form of eimi, to go); to send forth, in various applications (as follow): — (Translated in King James version as) – cry, forgive, forsake, lay aside, leave, let (alone, be, go, have), omit, put (send) away, remit, suffer, yield up.

(575) apo, — apo, apo’; a primary particle; “off,” i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative): — (Translated in King James version as) –  (x here-) after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for (-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-) on (-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.

Faith (4102) pistiV, — pistis, pis’-tis; from (3982) (peiqw - peitho); persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstract constancy in such profession; by extensive the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself: — (Translated in King James version as) – assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.

(3982) peiqw, — peithō, pi’-tho; a primary verb; to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexive or passive to assent (to evidence or authority), to rely (by inward certainty): —  (Translated in King James version as) –  agree, assure, believe, have confidence, be (wax) confident, make friend, obey, persuade, trust, yield.

According to Dictionary.com

          Persuasion is

1. the act of persuading or seeking to persuade.

2. the power of persuading; persuasive force.

3. the state or fact of being persuaded or convinced.

4. a deep conviction or belief.

5. a form or system of belief, especially religious belief: the Quaker persuasion.

Credence is

1. belief as to the truth of something: to give credence to a claim.

2. something giving a claim to belief or confidence: letter of credence.

Conviction is

1. a fixed or firm belief.

2. the act of convicting.

3. the state of being convicted.

4. the act of convincing.

5. the state of being convinced.