Another way of looking at that is by thinking of ‘being saved’ as something that happens after we die.
“Another way of looking at that is by thinking of ‘being saved’ as something that happens after we die.”
Well, not exactly. I think someone actually needs to be saved — become born again, accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior, however you want to put it — BEFORE they die. Once you die, it’s too late to make a choice.
I will agree, however, that the manifestation our your decision (whether to accept Jesus or not) “happens” after we die.
Nope. We are saved NOW.
2 Corinthians 6:2 For he says, “In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.