Understanding the Term “Unto Salvation”
understanding the term “unto salvation”. The word “unto” is used in what’s described as a function word to indicate reference or concern, as we will see in the following verse which is Romans 1:16 which talks about the gospel of Christ being the power of God “unto salvation”; which means that the gospel of Christ is unto salvation; or in reference to salvation; or concerning salvation. Romans 1:16 Authorized (King James) Version “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” The gospel concerns salvation because this is the major thing that someone needs to put their faith in for salvation since we cannot save ourselves as we are not righteous and that the gift of eternal life is a gift and is not earned by us. According to 1Corinthians 15:1-4 and Romans 3:25, you need faith in Jesus’ death, burial, and re...