What is Salvation? The Full Biblical Answer from a Former Atheist

What is salvation, really? For most of my life as an atheist, the concept seemed ridiculous—a made-up story to keep people in line. But after coming to faith in my 40s, I still had to know the answer. The truth God provides in the Bible is more profound and paradoxical than I ever imagined.

In this honest look, I share the full biblical answer to "What is Salvation?" and explain the incredible truth I discovered: that the primary thing we need to be saved from... is the consuming holiness of a good and loving God.

This episode is the result of my search for answers. We'll explore why people throughout the Bible were terrified of encountering God, and how the entire story of the Old Testament—from the covenant at Mount Sinai, to the intricate details of the Tabernacle, to the seemingly brutal system of animal sacrifice—was God's gracious plan to solve one impossible problem: How can a perfectly holy God dwell with the people He loves without destroying them?

Join me on this journey as we uncover how I came to understand that sacrifice wasn't a cruel demand, but a profound GIFT of grace. We’ll connect the temporary solution in Exodus and Leviticus to the permanent, final sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and reveal what "being saved" truly means: not just a ticket to heaven, but a radical adoption into the family of God.

✝️ CHAPTERS
00:00 My Journey from Atheism to Faith
00:53 Why Do We Need to Be Saved?
03:57 The Terrifying Encounters with God
06:23 The Story of Mount Sinai
09:10 The Covenant and the Golden Calf
20:21 God's Solution: The Gift of Sacrifice
26:44 The Ultimate Sacrifice: Jesus Christ
30:26 The Gospel and Our Adoption into God's Family
32:30 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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This episode explores the full meaning of salvation and the gospel for new believers, skeptics, and anyone deconstructing their faith. We answer difficult questions about Christianity, including: What is atonement? Why did God require blood sacrifice? How can God be both just and merciful? This Bible study provides a deep dive into the books of Exodus and Leviticus to reveal the doctrine of salvation and propitiation through Jesus Christ. If you are a former atheist, a doubter with questions, or a Christian seeking a deeper understanding of the Old Testament's connection to the New Testament, this message is for you. Learn about God's holiness, His wrath against sin, and His incredible grace, which provides a way for us to be saved from God, by God.

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