Why is it incorrect to say 'Jesus saves' in the present tense?
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Saying 'Jesus saves' implies an ongoing action; Scripture presents salvation as a completed work through Christ's past actions.
The assertion that Jesus saves in the present tense is considered theologically inaccurate within Reformed thought, as Scripture consistently refers to salvation as a completed act. According to the text, phrases like ‘Jesus saved’ highlight the completed nature of His work on the cross. This perspective is supported by the language of Scripture, which predominantly employs past tense when discussing salvation. For instance, 2 Timothy 1:9 refers to Christians as those who have been saved, emphasizing that their salvation was secured when Christ accomplished the necessary redemptive work. By understanding salvation through the lens of Christ's finished work, believers are brought to a deeper understanding of their standing before God, rooted in His eternal purpose rather than in a continual process.
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