It is never said that loving one another is a qualification for salvation.
That is exactly what it says. Such a statement, on its face, is rather appalling.
Where does the scripture say this ?
The 2nd commandment.
That is exactly what it says. Such a statement, on its face, is rather appalling.
Where does the scripture say this ?
Well, everywhere. But specifically, the one we were talking about is here:
1 john 3:23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.
24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
The "commandment" we keep is to believe and to love one another. Not just to believe.
And he that keeps this commandment dwelleth in Him and vice versa.
Now perhaps you wish to argue that it does not explicitly say that those who do not keep the commandment do not dwell in Him, but that is the plain meaning.
Note again, that dwelling in him is contingent upon believing in Him and loving others.
SD