[daniel1212]

However, and here's where may have to agree to disagree, I don't believe that it's necessary in order to gain salvation.

But which i did not say, but said "the latter confessions do not earn you salvation, but testify, justify that you are of faith..." One most have the kind of faith that will confess the Lord Jesus, but it is the faith behind it that obtains it. (Acts 10:43-47; 15:7-9)

[epow]

Sorry bout my minor misunderstanding, the way you expressed your views left me somewhat uncertain of what you intended to convey. My bad.

Apparently there's no significant difference in our understanding of the scripture passages in re salvation by grace through faith alone. Have a blessed Lord's day my friend.