What did Jesus himself have to say about ‘getting saved’?

It is of notable interest that it was recorded Jesus Christ Himself spoke of ‘salvation’ only twice!

Once when He said to Zacchaeus “This day is salvation come to this house”. Luke 19.9

“Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house.”

And then a second time when addressing the Samaritan woman regarding the ignorance of her people in the matter of  worship…” for salvation is of the Jews.” John 4.22

Yet, Jesus had something very profound and far reaching to reveal about Himself in declaring His own personal Mission Statement;

“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which is lost.Luke 19:10

Notice, contrary to popular Christian fundamentalist doctrine, Jesus did not say He was merely going to‘potentially save’ or ‘make it possible’ for some to ‘get saved’!

Jesus never laid down a ‘doctrine of salvation’, placing ‘salvation’ out of reach and attainable only through religious observance.

He was unwaveringly confident in Who He was, and knew Himself personally to be the exclusive and universal portal of entry into the Fathers favour , the unique source and sole mediator, able to procure within Himself, mankind’s salvation.

In announcing the Incarnation of the Son of God the heralding Angel declared;

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”

Declaring the end of hostility and the introduction of reconciliation between Divinity and humanity, also said;

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2.11 and 14.

Speaking by the Holy Spirit the just and devout prophet Simeon confirmed“For mine eyes have seen Thy Salvation!  Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. Luke 2.30-32

“The true Light, which enlightens every man that cometh into the world.” had arrived, and the expectation was that  “And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.” John 1.9 and Luke 3:6.

It indeed amazes me that many Christians today have  more confidence in the man made  ’doctrine of salvation’ of their denomination, and the efficacy of their own ‘faith’ as a means to ‘get saved’  than in the successful  execution and  accomplishment of stated mission of Jesus Christ to indeed ‘seek and save’ those who are lost!

Yet, ironically the despised Samaritan outcasts, accepted His own personal testimony and believed in what Jesus said He came to do!

”And said unto the woman, now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.” John 4:42

Jesus Christ is the Saviour of the entire world…this is an idea which time has come!

“Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel” (Luke 2:28–32)