You may have heard it referred to as “threefold salvation”, or the “Three P’s”, standing for Penalty, Power and Presence.

Here is an analysis of New Testament references to being “saved” showing which emphasis is seen in each text.

If you have worried that God expects good deeds from you before He will release you from the punishment your bad deeds deserve, read this! Or if you have concerns that God might save you one day, but you might lose that salvation later, again: read this!