While I sympathize with the premise of the article, it is riddled with errors.
“Nowhere in the Gospel does Christ prescribe such a thing, nor is the term ‘personal savior’ found anywhere in the Bible.”
Paul, who told us to follow his example, made it personal:
Galatians 2:20 NKJV
I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.
Yes, Jesus died for the whole world, but it is importasnt to realize that He “died for me”. That’s personal.
I agree with the article that the corrupted modern message of salvation tolerates sin and presumes upon the mercy of God. Some of the scriptures cited here are exactly the reason that many “Christians” are headed toward Hell rather than Heaven.
The remedy proposed here uses the strawman of Luther. The Reformation included many leaders who did not fall into the errors which Luther is accused of making. The Reformation produced good works, works of faith, and fruits of salvation which, as the article correctly asserts ARE REQUIRED to inherit eternal life.
However, these outcomes are the result of repentance and faith, BECAUSE God’s grace always and actively works in the believer to produce them.
100% of the time. This is because salvation is ultimately a demonstration of the sovereign power of God.
So according to your misguided logic, the "whole world" is saved. So it's not that "personal", is it?
What? The Protestants don't believe in repentance. Once saved, always saved. Jesus died for their sins and they're home free.