We are saved judicially and seated in heaven with Christ Jesus. It’s a done deal.
While here on earth, we still need to be conformed into the image of Christ here on earth.
When you buy a new car, the car is yours. You still need to learn all the intricacies of that particular vehicle so that you can drive it efficiently, without being distracted about how to turn on the a/c or wipers, so the driving it becomes second nature, so to speak.
I certainly agree that we’re redeemed, but what does Paul mean that we must work out our salvation with fear and trembling, and what does Christ mean when he says that not everyone who says Lord Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who hears my word and does it? Why would it be necessary for Christ to breathe on his apostles and give them the power to loose or bind sins? God’s Grace is a free gift but we have to cooperate with it, don’t we?
I certainly agree that we’re redeemed, but what does Paul mean that we must work out our salvation with fear and trembling, and what does Christ mean when he says that not everyone who says Lord Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who hears my word and does it? Why would it be necessary for Christ to breathe on his apostles and give them the power to loose or bind sins? God’s Grace is a free gift but we have to cooperate with it, don’t we?