SUMMARY

1. Salvation means being saved from the effects of our sins in the past, saved from committing sins in the present, until finally we are free from sin for ever.

2. Through his death on the Cross, Our Lord has made it possible for us to be saved from our sin.  Through his Church and her Sacraments he has given us the means to be saved now.  And if we remain true to him and use his Sacraments as faithful members of his Church, we shall enter the glory of Heaven and be saved for ever.  For the Church is the Ship of Salvation, and her Captain is Jesus himself.

References

1. Church of England (1662) The Book of Common Prayer.  The Ministration of Publick Baptism of Infants to be used in the church.  Available from:
http://www.cofe.anglican.org/worship/liturgy/bcp/texts/publick-baptism-of-infants.html  (Accessed 29 July 2010) (Internet).

2. Alexander, C.F. (1848) There is a green hill far away.  Available from:
http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/t/t435.html  (Accessed 25 August 2010) (Internet).

3. Church of England (1662) The Book of Common Prayer.  A Catechism.  Available from:
http://www.cofe.anglican.org/worship/liturgy/bcp/texts/catechism.html  (Accessed 25 August 2010) (Internet).

4. Church of England (1662) The Book of Common Prayer. Prayers and Thanksgivings.  Available from:
http://www.cofe.anglican.org/worship/liturgy/bcp/texts/14-prayersandthanksgivings.html  (Accessed 25 August 2010) (Internet).