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June 17, 2026October 15, 2026

Is ‘Salvation’ Simply Believing in Jesus?

God's requirement for Christians to RUN their spiritual RACE - Hebrews 12:1-2

The Bible says that SIMPLY BELIEVING in Jesus Christ relates to having one’s level of faith to that of Satan’s devils (James 2:19). These devils actually KNOW Jesus (Luke 8:30-31).

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes

Key Takeaways

The Bible states that simply believing in Jesus falls short of true salvation, as even thw demons believe in Jesus.
Salvation requires effort, conditions, and the production of spiritual fruit, which opposes modern church beliefs.
The book identifies Initial Salvation as a grace gift and Final Salvation as a process of spiritual growth to overcome Satan’s deceptions.
Christians must navigate two gospels: one of grace and one of obedience throughout their life, aiming for spiritual maturity.
Ultimately, genuine faith involves actively seeking the truth and adhering to God’s teachings, as detailed in the book.

The article that follows relates to chapters in this book (below). Each section challenges many beliefs about the Christian Salvation message being preached today.

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Book: God's Plan for Mankind - REVEALED by Alan Manson

What does the Bible say about ‘Salvation’?

June 27, 2026October 15, 2026

Biblical Salvation as viewed from the spiritual perspective

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes

Biblical Salvation is not preached in the churches today. True Salvation that saves a soul from Hell can only be attained by “Walking in the Spirit” (Romans 8:1)

Key Takeaways

Biblical salvation requires Christians to walk in the Spirit, conforming to God’s will for a true spiritual life to be experienced.
Key steps include being born again, studying the Bible, and being led by the Holy Spirit.
Christians must run the race of salvation, focusing on their relationship with Jesus and resisting temptation from the Devil.
The process of spiritual growth involves preparation, running the race, and progressing through eight stages of spiritual maturity.
Assurance of biblical salvation comes from adhering to scriptural requirements and actively living a life of faith.

July 27, 2023July 14, 2026

The Apostle Paul’s Gospel of Salvation

Paul's Mystery Gospel that involves 'The Race' (Hebrews 12:1)

This Bible-based analysis of the Apostle Paul’s Gospel of Salvation explains the requirements Christians MUST meet for entry into Heaven.

In this, God requires every Christian to enter into and “RUN” in the “RACE that God has established” (Hebrews 12:1-2).

This “RACE” is similar to a cross-country “endurance race” (1 Corinthians 9:26). This is where God requires every Christian to use a map (i.e. their Bible), together with a compass (the Holy Spirit). This is to enable them to reach the Finish Line (or Final Salvation):

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes

Key Takeaways

Christians must meet specific requirements for entry into Heaven based on Paul’s Gospel.
Paul’s Gospel outlines eight stages of spiritual maturity, starting with the New Birth and leading to Final Salvation.
True discipleship requires Christians to forsake all material wealth and fully surrender their lives to Jesus.
Unity in the Body of Christ is essential for fulfilling God’s will and each member has a specific role.
Christians must acquire the Gifts of the Spirit to perform good works, such as healing and preaching, as part of their ministry.

"...and LET US RUN WITH PATIENCE THE RACE THAT IS SET BEFORE US,  2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith..."  (Hebrews 12:1-2)

April 6, 2022July 10, 2026

The Dietary Needs of Our ‘Inner Man’

Part 1 of the Spirit, Soul and the Body series examined the spiritual ‘organs’ God has provided to us within our “Inner Man“. This article examines how God has stated in scripture what the dietary needs of Our Inner Man represent.

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes

All living creatures on Earth that God has made require food to not only grow into maturity, but to prevent from dying. This is because any shortage of food leads to starvation and death. The same goes for the human soul, which needs an appropriate spiritual diet for our Inner Man to grow and to thrive.

Key Takeaways

This article examines the dietary needs of our Inner Man and highlights its importance for spiritual growth.
Christians must regularly ‘feed’ their Inner Man on God’s word to prevent spiritual starvation.
The dietary needs vary by maturity stages: ‘Babes,’ ‘Little Children,’ and ‘Strong Young Men’ require different spiritual nourishment.
Feeding the Inner Man correctly protects against spiritual dangers and promotes growth in faith.
The article encourages Christians to assess their current spiritual diet and consider their growth progression.

“… but though OUR OUTWARD [physical] MAN perish [through ageing], yet THE INWARD [spiritual]  MAN is renewed day by day [by feeding upon God's words].”  (2 Cor 4:16)

“That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in THE INNER MAN;”  (Eph 3:16)

November 29, 2024July 10, 2026

Are you one of Abraham’s ‘Spiritual Children’?

Abraham's sacrificial offering of Isaac to God

If Christians hope to acquire eternal Salvation, the Bible says they must become one of Abraham’s spiritual children!

Key Takeaways

Christians must become Abraham’s ‘Spiritual Children’ to attain eternal Salvation by demonstrating faith in God.
Abraham’s testing by God reflects the need for Christians to exhibit ‘WORKS OF FAITH’ alongside belief.
Initial Salvation comes from faith alone, while Final Salvation requires obedience, love and works for God above all else.
The comparison between Abraham and Christians shows that both must love and obey God to ensure their entry into Heaven.
Christians today must strive for spiritual maturity and perform works like Christ to fulfill their discipleship.

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes

September 9, 2019July 10, 2026

The Wise and Foolish Virgins

The Bible contains many truths in the parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins that preachers prefer to ignore. It is because of this that many Foolish Christians will be left-behind after the Rapture.

This article looks at what each of the symbols represent in this parable. This is to allow Christians to appreciate how significant this message from Jesus is. It represents a warning that highlights what events will take place leading up to the (Pre-Trib) Rapture.

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes

Key Takeaways

The parable of the wise and foolish virgins serves as a warning about the Rapture, highlighting the need for spiritual preparedness.
The ‘oil’ symbolizes Bible truths learned through study and life experiences, essential for spiritual understanding.
Wise virgins possess enough oil, while foolish virgins lack sufficient biblical knowledge and preparation.
Christians receive oil through instruction from God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.
The article emphasizes the importance of being a wise virgin to avoid being left behind after the Rapture.

January 13, 2022July 10, 2026

Parable of the Education System

Jesus Christ used parables to describe what the Kingdom of Heaven was like. This article represents a modern-day parable of the education system. As such systems of education are found in many countries, they are used to illustrate the Biblical truth about Salvation and how God expects His people to progress and mature from beginning (Initial Salvation) to the end (Final Salvation).

The scripture verse that underscores the message in this post is this:

“It is written in the prophets, And THEY [ALL truly 'born-again' Christians] shall be ALL TAUGHT [PERSONALLY] of God [the Father].  Every [truly 'born-again'] man [or woman] therefore that hath HEARD, and hath LEARNED of [God] THE FATHER, COMETH UNTO ME [Jesus at the Rapture].”  (John 6:45)

Estimated reading time: 11 minutes

Key Takeaways

The article presents a modern-day parable of the education system, illustrating the spiritual journey from Initial Salvation to Final Salvation.
Just as students progress through educational phases, Christians must grow in faith and understanding to achieve eternal life.
The parable details five levels of spiritual maturity: Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, University, and Post Graduate levels of faith.
Each level requires Christians to engage in studying scripture and performing good works, ultimately leading to spiritual fruitfulness.
The message warns against reliance on human teachings and emphasizes the necessity of Bible-based knowledge for salvation, highlighting the importance of progressing in faith.

May 8, 2019July 11, 2026

The Gospel of Initial and Final Salvation

Throughout the last two centuries of Christianity, the ‘gospel’ being preached centers upon Salvation through faith alone (Ephesians 2:9).

However, this Faith Alone ‘gospel’ fails to address the need for any accompanying “works” mentioned in Ephesians 2:10. In this, Paul said, we were “…created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them“.

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes

Key Takeaways

The article discusses the importance of both faith and works in achieving Initial and Final Salvation.
Initial Salvation occurs when a sinner accepts Christ, but it does not include works; Final Salvation requires works that produce spiritual fruit.
Scripture emphasizes the need for Christians to endure to the end, hold fast to hope, and demonstrate spiritual maturity through good works.
The article encourages readers to assess their faith journey and the signs of spiritual growth associated with Final Salvation.
Ultimately, both Initial and Final Salvation require a combination of faith and the fruits of works performed in a believer’s life.

May 19, 2023July 11, 2026

Presenting — Jesus Christ’s TEN Commandments

Christ’s Commandments written on the tables of the human heart

Jesus Christ presented His Ten Commandments in the form of warnings that Christians should take notice, that their Salvation is at risk. If they ignore these warnings, they will NOT inherit eternal life with Him.

In this, Jesus said:

“If ye love me, keep my commandments.”  (John 14:15)

The above verse could also be interpreted as saying:

“If ye [really and sincerely] love me [as you claim you do, then], keep [within your heart and OBEY each of] my commandments.”  (John 14:15)

Recently I discovered the following Ten Commandments of Jesus that are expressed in the form of ‘negative commandments’. In this, they are presented as warnings from Jesus for every Christian to take notice. As an example, one warning in John 3:5 says they “…CANNOT ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD”.

August 30, 2019August 5, 2026

Paradise in Hell?

Do you know the Bible reveals there are five compartments within Hell? Most Christians will acknowledge there is a “hell” but know little more than that. But what about there being a Paradise in Hell, you say?

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes

Key Takeaways

The Bible describes five compartments of Hell. This includes Paradise and Hades, separated by a great gulf.
When Jesus died, He went to Paradise in Hell to preach to the spirits of the Old Testament saints awaiting redemption.
After three days and nights, Christ was resurrected from His death and became our High Priest in Heaven. He did this by offering His blood as the ultimate sacrifice.
Paradise in Hell has been empty for 2,000 years because truly ‘born-again’ Christians go directly to Heaven upon death.
To avoid Hell, Christians must obey the Apostle Paul’s Gospel, also referred to as ‘My Gospel.’

I recently read a blog post where the author believed Christ did NOT go to Hell. He explained the basis of his beliefs, but I reject his claims.