The gift of salvation is just that, a gift; it cannot be earned, it cannot be bought, it cannot be deserved, it can only be given, because it is a gift.  The disciples marveled wondering, “Who can be saved?”  Our culture screams just the opposite, “Everyone will be saved!”  So…who can be Saved, how are we saved and why does it matter?

Unifying Phrase:  Salvation can only be given, because it is a gift.

• Our world screams that everyone will be saved.
• The disciples wondered will anyone be saved.
• Jesus teaches that all who believe in Him will be saved.