DAVEH: > As we've discussed in the past, the definition of "saved" > has a lot to do with whether or not one is saved. > I've explained my definition (entry to heaven), and still > don't understand yours.
A person is saved from sin when they believe upon Jesus Christ. A person is saved from this world system when they enter the Kingdom of God. A person is saved from this weak flesh when his body is resurrected. Dave, you seem to allow only this last definition of "saved," but we use the word "saved" in other ways. Plain and simple, a saved person is someone who belongs to God. Dave, let me ask you a few questions about your terminology: 1. In your perspective, must a person be baptized in order to enter the Kingdom of God? 2. Must a person be baptized to no longer be part of this world? 3. Must a person be baptized in order to receive the Holy Ghost? We would say that a person who has left this world, entered the Kingdom of God, and received the Holy Ghost, is saved. Nevertheless, we do not mean that his body has been saved yet, or resurrected. He can be assured that this resurrection will happen and that he will be saved in that respect. The fact that there is yet a future tense of his salvation, when this whole world will put off its corruptible nature, does not stop us from rejoicing with him and talking about his salvation from this world system, from sin, and about his being in God's Kingdom and being filled with the Holy Ghost. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
