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Ellen White taught that "Salvation is of the Lord" (PK 269.5) and is provided as a "free gift" to humanity, though it was achieved at "great self-denial and infinite cost by the Son of God" (COL 116.3, HS 164.2). She emphasized that Jesus Christ is the only source of restoration, and "only by accepting Christ as a personal Saviour can human beings be uplifted" (9MR 241.1). In her writings, Ellen White explained that while salvation is a gift "bought without money and without price," it is also represented as something to be "bought" in the sense that we must be willing to give up everything for it (COL 116.3). She noted that and the Savior lovingly invites everyone to "buy of Me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich" (COL 116.3). This salvation is not a mere theory; it requires a recognition of "the atonement that has been made for sin, and the work that the Holy Spirit is to do in the hearts of human beings" (9MR 241.1). She cautioned against any teachings that look for salvation from sources other than those . For those seeking to understand how to be saved, she urged that the way of salvation be presented always lifting up "Jesus as the sinner's only hope" (VSS). She observed that theories failing to recognize Christ's atonement or the Holy Spirit's work are . Practically, this theology of salvation calls for a "missionary spirit" and a willingness to "make any and every sacrifice to get the truth before the world" (HS 164.2). Following Christ's example means not letting "farms, or pleasant homes, or even loved ones" stand in the way of serving Him (HS 164.2). In summary, salvation is a divine gift of mercy, accessible to all through the atonement of Christ and the transforming work of the Holy Spirit in the heart. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the role of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life? • How does Ellen White describe the "infinite cost" of our redemption? • What are the practical steps to accepting Christ as a personal Saviour? --- 📚 **thousands of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=salvation+soteriology+%22)