Comment on Are you saved? the Orthodox Christian Answer by Christian.
While I do think there is a semantic difference here, it’s minor, and often the most absurd “I’m saved” claimers are the ones focused upon for anti-Protestant views. The fact is if you really believe and comprehend God’s Grace, the response will naturally flow.
I often think some believe the Prodigal Son when he came back to the father, went back to his past life immediately after the feast. That’s not how grace works. It’s impact on a life is so fantastic, we continually get more and more sanctified and more reflexive. Though that being said sanctified doesn’t mean you become holier and holier all the time. I use the example of Paul. When he describes himself, he constantly describes himself as a worse and worse sinner the farther along his walk with Christ. Why? Was it because Paul kept falling into more and more sin? No. It’s because he saw his sin all the more clearly, and hence his need for the blood of the perfect lamb.
I will say the early intro of the video describing salvation as happening 2000 years ago was a great concept to consider. I completely agree with that statement, because ultimately it’s all about Him.
