“Seven Experiences of Salvation” from Blood Power by Bishop Dag Heward-Mills highlights why salvation is the greatest miracle of all. It breaks salvation down into seven powerful, life-transforming experiences, each described as a miracle that goes beyond natural understanding.
1. Forgiveness – Salvation brings complete forgiveness, even for the worst offenses. Like a husband who forgives his unfaithful wife, God forgives us no matter how deeply we’ve sinned.
2. Wiping Away of Sins – Salvation erases the record of our wrongdoings. Unlike human systems that never forget, the blood of Jesus gives us a clean slate with no trace of past sins.
3. Being Loved as You Are – Salvation shows that God loves us despite our flaws and sins. Just as someone might love and marry a person with severe disabilities, Christ loves us at our worst.
4. Freedom from Captivity – Salvation sets people free from the prison of sin and spiritual bondage. Like a prisoner locked away for life, release seems impossible—but Jesus makes it happen.
5. Light in Darkness – Salvation brings divine light into the darkest areas of our lives, like a power plant lighting up a country that was once in darkness. This light represents new life and hope.
6. Entrance into Heaven – Salvation opens the door to heaven, a place far more exclusive than any earthly palace. Gaining access to heaven is described as a miracle, especially considering human unworthiness.
7. Knowing Jesus – Salvation allows a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, likened to marrying a prince. It’s a privilege beyond imagination—being united with the Son of God.
In summary, Bishop Dag presents salvation not just as a theological concept but as a series of miraculous, deeply personal experiences that completely transform a person’s life and destiny.