Bible Study Manual: The Nature & Factors of Gospel Salvation
Saturday, September 20, 2025 Jesus Disciples Fellowship
Bible Study Manual: The Nature & Factors of Gospel Salvation
Theme:
Understanding gospel salvation as total freedom of the spirit-man from bondage of sin, and the factors necessary for it to take root and bear fruit.
I. Introduction
Salvation means “to be saved” or “delivered.”
But gospel salvation is unique: it is the salvation that comes only by the Word of God and the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Many mistake it for therapy, willpower, or behavior modification — but gospel salvation is spiritual freedom of the soul.
“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” (John 8:36)
II. The Four Foundational Questions of Salvation
1. What is Gospel Salvation?
It is the freedom of the soul/spirit-man through Jesus Christ.
Not just physical freedom to do what we like, but deliverance from the bondage of sin.
Sin begins in the soul, then manifests in the body. Until the root is free, the fruits remain.
John 8:36 – “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”
Example:
A man bound by anger may cry and regret, but without Christ his soul remains captive. The cycle continues.
2. Where is Gospel Salvation?
Salvation is found only in Jesus Christ, not in tradition, inheritance, or religion.
Acts 4:12 – “Neither is there salvation in any other…”
It is in the blood of Jesus, which cleanses and redeems.
3. How is Gospel Salvation?
Personal → not inherited, transferable, or by force (Romans 14:12).
Spiritual → starts in the spirit, then manifests in the physical.
By Faith → repentance, believing in Jesus, receiving the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38).
4. When is Gospel Salvation?
Now is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2).
Salvation happens when:
You hear and understand the gospel.
You are convicted in the heart.
You repent and believe in Christ.
Warning: Procrastination is dangerous. Many perish waiting for “a better time.”
III. The Three Core Factors of Gospel Salvation
1. The Gospel Seed of the Word
The primary content of the gospel — not miracles, signs, wonders, healings, or prosperity.
Deuteronomy 4:9–12; John 6:63.It is the deposit of God — the divine seed (capital sperm) that carries His nature.
Illustration: A seed contains all the DNA of a tree. The gospel seed carries the full life of Christ.
2. The Heart of Man that Receives
The heart is the soil where the seed is planted (Luke 8:11).
For salvation, the heart must:
Be open to hear, believe, and accept the Word.
Be humble to receive rebuke.
Be free of evil thoughts, murmuring, and complaining.
Proverbs 4:23 – “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”
Examples of Wrong Hearts (Luke 8:12–15):
Wayside → Word stolen by Satan.
Stony → Receives with joy, but no root. Falls in trials.
Thorny → Word choked by cares, riches, pleasures.
Good Soil → Honest, humble, obedient heart that bears fruit.
3. The Power of the Holy Ghost that Activates the Seed
- The Spirit convicts, ignites, and gives life to the seed.
Without Him, the Word remains theory — like wood without fire.
The anointing breaks the yoke (Isaiah 10:27).
IV. The Nature of Gospel Salvation
1. Freedom as the Core
Salvation = freedom.
Freedom from:Bondage of sin.
Power of darkness.
Adamic nature.
Freedom into:
Glorious liberty of the children of God (Romans 8:21).
A new nature in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17).
2. Danger of Half-Freedom
Partial freedom is not gospel salvation.
Examples:Free from smoking but bound by anger.
Free from anger but addicted to lust.
Free from lust but enslaved to bitterness.
Jesus demands total surrender (Luke 9:23).
3. Salvation is a Journey
Like Israel leaving Egypt → through the wilderness → to the Promised Land.
Egypt = sin.
Wilderness = trials, persecution, temptations.
Promised Land = maturity in Christ.
Acts 14:22 – “We must through much tribulation enter the kingdom of God.”
4. Value of Salvation
The kingdom is like a hidden treasure worth giving up everything for (Matthew 13:44).
If you are still dragging worldly pleasures, you have not yet valued salvation.
V. Practical Process of Deliverance
Identify your bondage (anger, lust, bitterness, addiction, occult ties, abortion guilt, etc.).
Confess honestly before God (Psalm 139:23–24).
Repent and renounce ungodly ties (Acts 3:19).
Receive cleansing through the blood of Jesus (Hebrews 9:14; 1 John 1:7).
Proclaim forgiveness and break ties in Jesus’ name (Matthew 18:18).
Replace with the Word and renew the mind (Romans 12:2).
Walk in community and discipleship (Galatians 6:1–2).
Example of Deliverance:
One brother, enslaved to lust, heard the Lord say: “Silence is the best answer.” By obeying, he received instant freedom.
VI. Common Questions
Does Acts 16:31 mean my whole family is saved if I believe?
No. Salvation is personal (Ezekiel 14). Your faith can cover them, but each must believe for themselves.Is speaking in tongues the only evidence of the Holy Spirit?
No. The surest evidence is transformed life and obedience.What about sanctification?
It is the ongoing process of cleansing after salvation (John 17:17).
VII. Application for the Week
Daily Heart Check: Pray Psalm 139:23–24.
Memorize: Luke 8:15.
Action Step: Identify one distraction (thorn) choking God’s Word and lay it down.
Share: Plant the gospel seed in one person this week.
VIII. Group Discussion Questions
Which heart condition (Luke 8) best describes your life right now?
Have you ever received a “gospel” that sounded powerful but left you unchanged? Why?
What area of your life is God calling you to overcome this week?
IX. Closing
Key Takeaway:
Gospel salvation = freedom of the soul from sin through Christ.
Rooted in the seed of the Word.
Dependent on the heart that receives.
Activated by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Closing Prayer
“Lord Jesus, thank You for the power of the gospel that brings true freedom. Deliver me from every bondage — not partially but totally. Give me a humble heart, ignite Your Word in me by Your Spirit, and lead me into Your glorious liberty. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
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