RIVER OF LIFE 

The Word of God declares clearly that salvation is a free gift of God, based on the merits of the death of His Son, and is appropriated by faith. Salvation is affected by personal repentance, belief in the Lord Jesus (justification) and personal acceptance of Him into ones life as Lord and Savior (regeneration). The new life in Christ includes the privileges of adoption and inheritance in the kingdom of Gods beloved Son. Salvation is an act of free will in response to Gods personal love for mankind. It is predestined only in the sense that God, through His omniscience, foreknew those who would choose Him. Salvation should produce an active lifestyle of loving obedience and service to Jesus Christ our Savior.