Salvation Vs. Sanctification

Four spiritual laws

Basic of Christianity. Yes. It really is this simple. We try to make it more complicated, because for it to be so easy, does not seem fair, or just by our way of measuring fairness and justice. We think we must be "good" or that "bad" people should be punished. But the truth is:

1. God created man to be in relationship with Him.
2. Man sinned, and irrevocably broke that relationship.
3. God sent Jesus to take away the consequences of that sin and to restore our relationship with God.
4. All we have to do, is reach out and accept the gift that Jesus holds out to us.

So if you agree that you are a sinner, in need of a savior, it's as easy as confessing that and saying YES please and Thank you, to Jesus'  gift.
That is salvation.

The process of sanctification, of pursuing holiness, of living a life that represents Jesus well...that is a different matter, but i believe it does not affect our salvation.  Which is a free Gift. But rather sanctification is a natural consequence of the choice we make to be Christ followers. This is a choice that is to be made daily. Actually, hourly. Moment by moment.

We are not "Christians" ...but rather sinners saved by Grace. We are Christians, if we are keeping Christ's  commands. "If you love me, keep my commands" ...the greatest commandment being to love The Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind etc...and love our neighbor as ourselves.