Salvation does not only mean a rescue "from," it is also a rescue "unto." This great salvation, which is experienced by coming to Jesus in humble faith, includes a setting free from sin-nature unto imputed righteousness. For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (KJV)

Salvation is deliverance from the kingdom of darkness unto the kingdom of light. "Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins." Colossians 1:12-14 (KJV)

Salvation is liberation from enmity toward God unto friendship with God. "When we were enemies we were reconciled (turned from enemies into friends) through the death of His Son" (Colossians 1:21). Salvation also includes deliverance from alienation from God unto union with Him. "And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled Colossians 1:21 (KJV) For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: Romans 6:5 (KJV)

Salvation is liberation from our own weakness unto God's mighty power. "And He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong" (2 Corinthians 12:9-10).

Lastly, salvation is a rescue from a self-produced life unto Christ living in us. "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain." Galatians 2:20-21 (KJV)