#141 - Joby Martin // Salvation: Received, Not Achieved
#141 - Joby Martin // Salvation: Received, Not Achieved  
Podcast: The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson
Published On: Wed Jul 16 2025
Description: Jesus reveals to Nicodemus that salvation is received through faith, not achieved through works, using the Old Testament bronze serpent as a powerful illustration of his coming sacrifice on the cross. The conversation exposes how our sin problem is internal, requiring transformation from the inside out rather than external religious performance.• Jesus explains to Nicodemus that salvation comes through being born again• Nicodemus, despite being a religious teacher, doesn't understand spiritual rebirth• Jesus uses the story of Moses and the bronze serpent from Numbers 21 to illustrate salvation• Like the snake-bitten Israelites who had poison in their veins, humanity has sin running through us• The bronze serpent represents Jesus being lifted up on the cross• Healing comes by looking to Jesus rather than through our own efforts• Salvation cures us from the inside out, not just external behavior• Jesus fulfills the Old Testament patterns and prophecies• Paul describes this in 2 Corinthians 5:21 – Christ became sin so we could become righteousIf you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com