Jesus Saves

Unequivocally, Scripture highlights Jesus’ death and resurrection when it speaks of his saving accomplishment. It does, however, paint a fuller picture and mentions seven additional aspects of Christ’s saving work.

incarnation
sinless life
death
resurrection
ascension
session
Pentecost
intercession
second coming

Brief definitions are in order. The incarnation is the Son of God’s becoming a human being by a supernatural conception in Mary’s womb. Christ’s sinless life is his living from birth to death without sinning in thought, word, or deed. His ascension is his public return to the Father by ‘going up’ from the Mount of Olives. His session is his sitting down at God the Father’s right hand after his ascension. Pentecost, as much Christ’s saving work as any other event on the list, is his pouring out the Holy Spirit on the church in newness and power. His intercession includes his perpetual presentation in heaven of his finished cross work and his prayers on behalf of his saints. His second coming is his return in glory at the end of the age to bless his people and judge his enemies.

From Salvation Accomplished by the Son by Robert Peterson