This may be a silly question but what does it mean to be saved? Specifically, what does it mean to be saved versus not saved?
Someone could write a book to answer such a profound question, but I'm by nature quite concise, so I'll be brief.This may be a silly question but what does it mean to be saved? Specifically, what does it mean to be saved versus not saved?
Simple answer is that when you are saved.........YOU will not stand in front of God to be Judged. YOU are "Saved" from the judgment!This may be a silly question but what does it mean to be saved? Specifically, what does it mean to be saved versus not saved?
Hi LearningToLetGo ( something I am always working at btw) I think being saved is when a person understands that we are sinners, accepts the message of Christs death and resurrection on our behalf and recieves him as his/her person Lord and savior. Saved by grace through faith but that is just the beginning of the journey, next step is becoming more like Christ and less like the world. The Holy Spirit and the Word of God will help us along the way....This may be a silly question but what does it mean to be saved? Specifically, what does it mean to be saved versus not saved?
LearningToLetGo ( something I am always working at btw) I think being saved is when a person understands that we are sinners, accepts the message of Christs death and resurrection on our behalf and recieves him as his/her person Lord and savior. Saved by grace through faith but that is just the beginning of the journey, next step is becoming more like Christ and less like the world. The Holy Spirit and the Word of God will help us along the way....- so not saved is when the above experience has not happened yet.
To be saved, to me, means to be on receiving end of God's grace. Through his compassion and forgiveness, one can now be closer to him.
romans 8:11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies [d]through His Spirit who dwells in you. we also have a advocateThe wonderful thing about Christ is we who are saved can start over anytime we hit a bump in the road.
Thoughts?
Hi bobinfaith. That is a good question. Back in the day I found it difficult to find someone to disciple new believers after leading them to Christ, particularly when they were from another area. This mean't that I would have to disciple them for a time until we found a place for them to fellowship and grow in their salvation. Salvation of souls is a double-edged sword. It requires that those who lead souls to salvation, need to also ensure that the new believer is settled in a bible believing and HS led church or home group. Jm2c