Salvation is exclusively for sinners, as Christ came to save the lost and those aware of their need for grace.
Salvation is fundamentally for those who recognize their dire need for mercy; this truth is encapsulated in the teaching of Christ who said He came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance (Mark 2:17). This is further emphasized by the Apostle Paul who acknowledges himself as the 'chief of sinners' (1 Timothy 1:15), demonstrating that an awareness of one's sinfulness is a precursor to accepting the salvation offered in Christ. The Israelites’ experiences in Judges reveal the pattern of sin leading to oppression, their ensuing cries for help, and God's faithful provision of deliverance, thereby affirming that salvation is for the lost and broken.
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