Bible Verses About The Gospel & Salvation

The gospel is the good news that God saves sinners by grace, through faith, on the basis of Christ’s finished work. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is the gift of God. These verses unfold salvation from new birth and repentance to justification and adoption as God’s own children.

The Gospel & Grace

The Gospel — Romans 1:16

I am not ashamed of the gospel. It is God’s own power at work to save everyone who believes, the Jew first and the Greek as well.

The Free Gift — Romans 6:23

The wages sin pays are death, but God’s free gift is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Saved by Grace — Titus 3:5

he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,

Grace and Works — Ephesians 2:9

It is not the result of what anyone has done, so there is no room for anyone to boast.

Good News for the Poor — Luke 4:18

“The Spirit of the Lord rests on me, for he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to announce freedom to the captives and sight to the blind, to set the downtrodden free,

Sufficient Grace — 2 Corinthians 12:9

But he answered me, “My grace is enough for you, for power comes to its fullness in weakness.” So I will be all the happier to boast of my weaknesses, for then the power of Christ may spread its tent over me.

Grace Upon Grace — John 1:16

From his fullness we have all received grace upon grace.

Justified Freely — Romans 3:24

Yet they are declared righteous as a free gift, by his grace, through the redemption found in Christ Jesus.

The Riches of Grace — Ephesians 2:7

so that through the ages still to come he might put on display the wealth of his grace, which surpasses all measure, seen in the kindness he has shown us in Christ Jesus.

Grace That Teaches — Titus 2:11-12

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people. It teaches us to say no to ungodliness and worldly desires, and to live self-controlled, righteous and godly lives in this present age,

Reconciled to God — Romans 5:10

We were enemies of God when the death of his Son reconciled us to him. Now that we are reconciled, it is all the more certain that we will be saved by the Son’s life.

The Mystery of the Gospel — Colossians 1:26

the mystery that was kept hidden through all past ages and generations but has now been revealed to his holy people.

Salvation & the New Birth

Salvation — Romans 10:9

If you declare with your lips that Jesus is Lord, and in your heart believe that God raised him from the dead, then you will be saved.

Born Again — John 3:3

Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I tell you, unless someone is born from above, they cannot see the kingdom of God.”

New Creation — 2 Corinthians 5:17

So if anyone is in Christ, that person is part of a new creation. The old things have gone, and look, new things have come into being.

Eternal Life — John 3:16

For God’s love for the world was such that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but have eternal life.

Saving Faith — Ephesians 2:8

For it is by this grace that you have been saved, through faith. None of this comes from you; it is God’s gift.

From Death to Life — John 5:24

Truly, truly, I tell you, anyone who hears my word and believes the one who sent me has eternal life. Such a person does not come under condemnation, but has already moved out of death into life.

Confess and Believe — Romans 10:9-10

If you declare with your lips that Jesus is Lord, and in your heart believe that God raised him from the dead, then you will be saved. For people believe with the heart, and this leads to righteousness; they confess with the mouth, and this leads to salvation.

Whoever Calls — Romans 10:13

For “all who call on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

The Narrow Gate — Matthew 7:13-14

Go in through the narrow gate. The gate that leads to destruction is wide and the road to it is easy, and many go in that way. But the gate that leads to life is narrow and the road is hard, and only a few find it.

A Living Hope — 1 Peter 1:3

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Out of his great mercy he has given us a new birth. Through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead he has brought us into a hope that is alive,

Rescued from Darkness — Colossians 1:13

He has rescued us from the power of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.

Whoever Believes — John 3:36

Anyone who believes in the Son has eternal life, but anyone who refuses to obey the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on them.”

Today Is the Day — 2 Corinthians 6:2

For he says, “At a time of favor I answered you; on a day of salvation I came to your aid.” Look: the time of favor is here now. Look: the day of salvation is here now.

Repentance & Forgiveness

Repentance — Acts 3:19

Repent, then, and turn around, so that your sins may be erased,

Forgiveness of Sins — 1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous: he will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every kind of wrongdoing.

Confession — Psalm 32:5

I made my sin known to you; I did not hide my wrongdoing. I said, “I will own my rebellion before the LORD,” and you took away my sin and its guilt. Selah

Turning to God — Joel 2:13

Tear your hearts, not your clothes, and turn back to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and full of tender compassion, slow to grow angry and rich in loyal love, and he relents from sending disaster.

Cleansed — Isaiah 1:18

Come, let us take this matter to court together, says the LORD. Your sins may be scarlet, yet they will turn white as snow; though they are as red as crimson dye, they will be like undyed wool.

A Clean Heart — Psalm 51:10

God, create a pure heart for me, and make my spirit new and steady inside me.

Godly Sorrow — 2 Corinthians 7:10

Grief that follows God’s way produces repentance that leads to salvation, a repentance no one will ever regret. But grief that follows the world’s way produces death.

As Far as the East — Psalm 103:12

As distant as sunrise is from sunset, so distant has he set our rebellious acts from us.

Sins Remembered No More — Hebrews 8:12

“For I will show mercy to their wrongdoing, and their sins I will never again call to mind.”

Return to the Lord — Hosea 6:1

“Come, let us return to the LORD. It is he who has torn us, and he will heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bandage our wounds.

The Prodigal's Return — Luke 15:18-20

I will get up and go back to my father, and I will tell him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight. I do not deserve to be called your son any longer. Take me on as one of your hired workers.”’ So he set off and went back to his father. His father caught sight of him while he was still far away, and his heart went out to him. He ran to meet him, embraced him and kissed him warmly.

Restore the Joy — Psalm 51:12

Give back to me the gladness of your salvation, and keep me steady with a willing spirit.

Justification, Adoption & Righteousness

Justified by Faith — Romans 5:1

So now that we have been declared righteous by faith, we are at peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Made Righteous — 2 Corinthians 5:21

Christ had never known sin, yet for our sake God made him to be sin, so that, united with him, we might become God’s righteousness.

Adoption — Galatians 4:5

to redeem those who lived under the law, so that we might be adopted as children.

Children of God — John 1:12

But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—

Heirs with Christ — Romans 8:17

If we are children, we are also heirs. We are God’s heirs, and we inherit alongside Christ, if we suffer together with him so that we will also be glorified together with him.

Faith Alone — Romans 3:28

For we are convinced that a person is declared righteous by faith, apart from works of the law.

No Condemnation — Romans 8:1

So then, those who are in Christ Jesus now face no sentence of condemnation.

Counted Righteous — Romans 4:5

But to someone who does no work, yet believes in the God who declares the ungodly righteous, that faith is counted as righteousness.

The Righteousness of God — Philippians 3:9

and be found in him, with no righteousness of my own from keeping the law, but with the righteousness that comes through faith in Christ: righteousness from God, resting on faith.

Abba, Father — Romans 8:15

What you received was not a spirit of slavery that would put you back under fear. You received the Spirit of adoption as children, and in the Spirit we call out, “Abba, Father!”

Declared Not Guilty — Romans 8:33

Who will bring any accusation against those God has chosen? God is the one who declares them righteous.

The Gift of Righteousness — Romans 5:17

If death reigned through one man because of that one man’s trespass, it is far more certain that those who receive grace in full measure and the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ.