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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.

The paperback and eBook on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Great-Plan-Mankind-REVEALED/dp/1764206843

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 7, 2026October 15, 2026

How Does God Test Believers?

Christians often wonder how does God test Believers. If some say that suffering towards individuals occurs randomly, this means that faith becomes a lottery.

Key Takeaways

The Bible teaches that God tests Believers through suffering, which is purposeful, not random.
Satan serves as the specific adversary in this testing process, allowed by God with limitations.
Believers experience multiple tests designed by Satan to assess their faithfulness and obedience to God.
The life on Earth serves as an arena for Christians to prove their love and loyalty to God while resisting Satan’s lies.
Understanding how God tests Believers is essential for spiritual growth and navigating trials in 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)

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.

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.

May 8, 2019July 13, 2026

Understanding My Gospel

The Apostle Paul termed “My Gospel’ and his other teachings a “mystery”. He therefore required Christians to develop knowledge, wisdom and understanding of the scriptures (Col 1:9) to attain spiritual maturity so as to fully appreciate what he was saying.

Paul also stated that “OBEDIENCE of the faith” (Rom 16:26) is a basic requirement of Salvation. Such “Obedience” must be understood and applied in the Christian life (Rom 10:16) for salvation to be achieved.

The ‘Mystery’ of the Gospel

If Paul considered ‘My Gospel’ to be a “mystery”, why then are the modern gospels so simple in their presentation? Could it be that there is MORE to the True Gospel of Jesus Christ than most Christians have been told or believe? Have the modern gospels replaced “obedience” with tolerance and “love” (Phil 1:17)?

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