Why Salvation 

is Only Through Jesus Christ?

Nab B. 

Sep 25, 2023

Updated Oct, 2025

This message is especially for atheists, agnostics, unbelievers, those with doubts or confused. My purpose is to present the plain truth of the scriptures for all of us, even the skeptics and the non-believers. Read with an open mind because likely, you haven't heard this message since it isn't shared around. As a free person, you have every right to accept or refuse!

Most know something is wrong with this life. We come, toil, work, invent, procreate, build, and dream up ideas, only to have it come to an end! It matters little what we believe; it all ends in "futility." What is worse, nothing can rescue us; no leader, sage, organization, government, science, or technology! Our world, so it seems, has been deliberately "Subjected to corruption and futility." But who did it? God did it—so we're told.

God's Plan of Rescue

Although God allowed this mess, He had a plan to rescue us all. It has been underway for the past 2000 years, regardless of whether we like it or hate it, believe it or disbelieve it, deem it brilliant or foolish. Whichever way we react, God couldn't care less! He owes us nothing other than love and grace. Conversely, we owe Him everything. What God has been doing is like a hurricane that won't stop at nothing till the end. If we stand in the way, it won't turn out well!

The countdown of humanity's last age began ticking when the only sinless man, Jesus Christ, died on a cross. Although you heard his story, it is paramount to recognize that His death was a legal transaction on our behalf. It kick-started God's rescue plan.

You may object and feel that other roads also lead to salvation and human progress. While some roads may have limited benefits, not all roads lead to salvation from futility, sin, and death! You may be a Buddhist, a Muslim, a scientist, a philosopher, or an atheist with enough wisdom to sufficiently suspect that there’s an intelligent, perfect and wise Creator. Such knowledge, while advantageous, does not save us from our "futile" life and death.

Why was Christ’s Death Needed?

We come to the crux of the matter. Why was one man needed to die for all? "Love" was God's first motivation. Second is "justice" or legality, but not any justice; it was God's justice that needed to be met. As I see it, God fulfilled three things:

1. Life for life! 

God's first perfect son, Adam, was responsible for our mess. His disobedience brought death to himself and to all by association. Don't presume it was a simple problem to fix. God's first rule to be applied is "life for life." 

Who could pay for Adam's perfect life? None of his offspring, born in sin, could qualify. Another sinless life, equal to Adam's, was needed. If sacrificed in death, it would have the power to redeem all lost humans (past, present, future).

"For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." (2 Corinthians 5:21)

"Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law (death) by becoming a curse for us." (Galatians 3:13 ESV)

2. Blood Sacrifice

God's law demanded a blood sacrifice for forgiveness of sin to occur: "Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness." (Hebrews 9:22)

How did a "blood sacrifice" apply? Not any blood can qualify. Only a sinless man can. One who is born without sin and dies without sin.

As God created Adam directly, so was Jesus. Adam was created perfect, so was Jesus. As Adam died, so also Jesus. And that's where the parallel stops. Unlike Adam, Jesus never sinned. He willingly offered his life as a "sin offering" in exchange for our lost lives. Jesus' sacrifice fully met out God's justice, and we were all bought back.

3. Faith!

There's nothing a man can do to pay for God's salvation; Jesus did with his life for us. It is why salvation is "God's free gift." But, there is a caveat: "Faith" is needed; otherwise, the gift is not granted.

"Without faith, it is impossible to please God. For it behooves the one drawing near to God to believe that He exists and that He becomes a rewarder to those earnestly seeking Him out." (Heb 11:6)

"Is this for real?" Yes, it is. God's "free gift" of life is not based on cost, merits, works, status or ethnicity. Just "true faith."

What Jesus' Death is Not!

Christ's death is not a sentimental gesture. It is God's perfect love intertwined with his justice to remove the curse of sin and death legitimately. 

Christ's death is not optional. It is the determining factor for receiving endless life. Whether you ridicule it or embrace it, carefully read the following passage: 

“For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:18 ESV)

Jesus did not die just to leave a legacy as a "great prophet," or a "great teacher," or to remain dead like all other religious sages in all ages.

Christ's death is not a weakness or failure. It unleashed God's hidden wisdom and power to confer life without death to genuine believers.

These passages say it better:

"I came that they (all people) may have life and have it abundantly." (John 10:10 ESV)

"For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved." (John 3:17)

What Happens if I Don't Respond?

Without Jesus Christ, we will simply perish! If we choose not to believe, we will live our allotted time on earth, but we will have missed God’s rescue, dying in our sin without it being removed.

If we choose to believe, our sinful nature is removed and forgiven, a seal by the Holy Spirit is received as a "guarantee", opening the door to a life without death via a resurrection from the dead.

“Everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.” (John 6:40)

"They said...“Brothers, what should we do?” Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." (Acts 2:37-38 NLT)

What of Those Who Never Heard of Jesus?

Surely, not everyone heard of Jesus or his gospel, at least not sufficiently to accept or refuse. So, what about those who never heard of Jesus? Some Christians feel that only those who actively accept Jesus will be saved, and the rest will not. This is not exactly scriptural. God knows our hearts and is often more merciful than humans are to one another!

Paul showed how God will have "no partiality" when it comes to judging all humans through Christ, be it believers and non-believers. It will be according to this pattern: 

1. Those who CHOOSE willingly to sin apart from God's law will perish according to their choice. 

2. Those who CHOOSE to sin under God's law (old or new) will be judged accordingly.

3. Those who unknowingly fulfill God's new law by nature (unconsciously) will be judged accordingly.

Here's the passage that supports this view:

"God shows no partiality. For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law,

"And all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified. 

"For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature, do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus." (Romans 2:11-16 ESV)

Because of Jesus' death, God had mercifully overlooked our past sins and ignorance. Since Jesus' death, He is "Commanding all people" to "repent" (to change their hearts and minds) before our death comes knocking.

"The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this, he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.” (Acts 17:30-31 ESV)

Will you consider 

Jesus Christ seriously?

All I say is to consider Jesus Christ, regardless of what you think or prefer. It really does not matter what we think! It may sound like a harsh statement, but God has already been deciding who is in and who is out with every passing generation. Because human life is short, it is imperative to decide before our own death comes calling!

If God’s plan of Salvation looks to you foolish and unnecessary, it may be because you have not asked Him to open your eyes! Ask sincerely and desperately, and watch how He will engineer your circumstances to answer you.

Believing is more than an intellectual exercise. Initially, you will need to be mentally familiar with God’s plan. Faith needs another ingredient beyond intellect, and it is this:

“No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him…This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father.” (John 6:44, 64-65 ESV)

According to the above, it is God who"draws" us towards His Son in ways we don't fully understand. He does not choose by force, but according to our heart's desire and conviction.

We Can Only Plead for Mercy!

None of us exists by our own will. Life was gifted to us by God according to His determination. Our parents did not invent the miracle of procreation. God did. 

We live in God's universe! We are His creatures, whether we acknowledge it or not! So, we cannot debate or plead our case with Him. Rather, we can plead for His mercy through faith in Christ's work on the Cross. It's the only way!

No human can afford to ignore Jesus Christ as the only way to God. His claims are too serious to ignore, 

“Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6 ESV) 

If this message touches your heart, there is no better time than now, today, to accept God’s "free gift" of an endless and pure life through Christ the Saviour.

"Behold, now is the favourable time; behold, now is the day of salvation." (2 Cor 6:2)

Do it while you have a breath of life. Let Him remove the sinful nature attached to us, through the washing and regenerative power of Christ's blood (death), and be healed, forever!

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