Will Be Saved
Besides this, since you know the time, it is already the hour for you to wake up from sleep, because now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.
Romans 13:11 (CSB)
Salvation is a singular moment, a journey, and an eternal reality. Salvation is often discussed as I was saved, I am being saved, and I will be saved. The concept highlights how salvation encompasses the moments of regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification. Understanding salvation in these various moments is important to avoid viewing it as a singular event alone.
I Was Saved. The truth of glorification exists because of the truth of regeneration and justification. When we hear the gospel and respond to Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we receive salvation. This moment marks the point of our salvation. This is when we refer to the time we were saved. This singular moment serves as a mere starting point in our relationship with the Lord.
I Am Being Saved. The truth of glorification is connected to the reality that we are being saved. The concept of being saved is linked to the truth of sanctification. When we receive Christ, we do not become perfect, but instead begin a journey of growing in our faith and becoming more like Him. This journey of transformation prepares us for heaven. It involves being set apart from the world to pursue becoming like Christ and dedicating ourselves to His service. The processes of regeneration, justification, and sanctification are all preparing us for the fullness of experiencing glorification.
I Will Be Saved. Glorification carries the promise of eternal significance. I will be saved refers to the eternal reward of everlasting life in the presence of the Lord. The apostle Paul speaks of this as the culmination of our salvation and the place we awaken after we sleep. He combines this moment with the act of first believing. The promise that we will be saved rests in the moment we were saved and is constantly a reminder to us as we are being saved and prepared for heaven.
QUESTIONS
How would you explain that you will be saved to someone who just received Christ?
How should the promise of salvation encourage us in our spiritual walk of growth?
