What does the Bible teach about salvation?

Scripture teaches that salvation is not based on human works but is a sovereign act of God’s grace. The sermon reiterates that we are saved not according to our own merit, but according to God's purpose and grace, as expressed in 2 Timothy 1:9. This conveys that salvation was secured before the foundation of the world through Jesus Christ, offering an everlasting love and redemption. Believers are called to rest in this truth, knowing that their salvation is assured in Christ, who is their righteousness. The emphasis is consistently on God's initiative in the salvation process, inviting individuals to respond through faith without presuming upon their own efforts.