Originally posted by PudgenikThe confusion is who recieves this salvation and when it is granted to them.
To believe in this concept, is ridiculous. It would be like saying, "today" I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior. And tomorrow I can do whatever I want, because I am "saved". Doing whatever I want, to commit all manner of sin, but look I am a child of God.
Has know one ever read, where Jesus is talking about those at judgement. You faithful co ...[text shortened]... e, we healed people in your name." Then the Lord said to them, "Away from me, I never knew you".
No where does the Bible say ALL humans who believe in Jesus and God's Kingdom will be saved. The Bible was not talking about all humans when this was said but only a select few.
Secondly the scripture says they "WILL" be saved as in a future time. If salvation happened the minute someone professes they "believe" the scriptures would have said you are saved "then" which they do not.
Ephesians 1:13,14.. And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.