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11.  Redemption
          Although Adam and Eve sinned, God had pity and love upon mankind to not destroy  them instantly.  He perfected a plan to redeem mankind for reconciliation to God.  His plan for redemption was revealed that a savior would come to restore the fallen state.
          {Gen. 3:15}
12.  Conditional redemption: The Law [Old Testament]
          Because man still lives on the earth with its evil forces, he lives in an alternate condition of failure then redemption.  This existed repeatedly while God led His chosen race, known as Hebrews.  These people descended from Abraham, known as the Father of faith.  Out of this race came Messiah, conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin, thus being God and man together.  He was named Jesus Christ.
          {Rom. 4:16}
13.  Full redemption: Jesus Christ [New Testament]
          Jesus Christ was in the beginning with God, and though he died on the cross, He is alive eternally in heaven.  He was perfect and innocent of any sin, yet He offered himself as the supreme blood sacrifice when he was crucified.  On the cross he became sin for each person and bore all their sins for a full redemption.  His spilled blood brought grace upon the world.  His bodily resurrection brought a Blessed Hope for all redeemed in his name.
          {St. John 1:1}
14.  The Word
          The Word was in the beginning with God.  It is known as Jesus Christ and he makes the final decision of saved versus unsaved on judgement day.  The written word has been preserved through ages of time by the supreme will of God.  It has been inspired of The Holy Spirit and is to be used for answering all debates among Jesus followers.
          {St. John 12:48; II Tim. 3:16; II Pet. 1:20-21}
15.  Salvation: Grace alone by faith alone
          Since Jesus is the Son of God, man must accept him as their personal Savior to be saved.  This acceptation comes when one repents of their sin and seeks God�s forgiveness.  God admires humility and willingly forgives their sins past, present, and future.  Faith in God is the only requirement to bring the Grace of God.  Grace alone provides the precious gift of salvation.  This salvation does not come about from any other works of man.
          {Eph. 2:8-9}
16.  Fellowship
          When one becomes saved, he comes into fellowship with God.  This fellowship is secure with a covenant, in baptism, between God and man.  God can not break his part, but leaves man to choose between good or evil.  Good deeds are rewarded with God�s blessings while evil deeds bring sin upon ones life.
          {I John 1:3}
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