***But Pilgrim, if he wants to use it, he's got to go get it.***
Since when is Salvation something that you "use." Remember, this is your Arminian analogy for salvation. To be honest, the idea that one must use their salvation smacks on being highly irreverent.
Of course, the fact remains that, the man actually possesses the million whether or not he ever uses it. The Man is a millionaire. It is in the bank in his name under his account. In the same way, I am in possession of a certain salvation. I already have it.
I certainly don't have to take it out of the bank and parade it around for the whole world to see. That smacks on showmanship.
***Well, isn't that special.***
What was that you were just saying about deragotary things. Perhaps you presume to lecture your brethren about it, you might want to get yours under control first.
In the service of the Lord,
Christian.
I was merely trying to help you understand ftd's analogy. Sorry if you don't get it.