#STRask Why Do We Say Someone Was Saved on a Particular Date If It Was Part of an Eternal Plan?
Nov 24, 2025
Explore the intriguing question of why we pinpoint a specific date for salvation within God's eternal plan. Delve into the differences between the Roman Catholic view of the gospel and biblical teachings, and learn effective questions to engage Catholic relatives. Discover the fascinating reasoning behind Paul’s decision to circumcise Timothy while rebuking the Galatians for insisting on circumcision. The conversation sheds light on the nuances of faith, works, and what truly makes the gospel good news.
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Eternal Plan, Temporal Event
- Regeneration is a temporal event even though God planned it from eternity.
- We can and should identify the moment of being born again because it happens in history.
Ask The Direct Salvation Question
- Ask a Catholic, "What must I do to be saved?" and compare their answer to Acts 16:31.
- Use their response to clarify whether they view justification as faith alone or mixed with works.
Assurance Hinges On Christ's Completed Work
- Many Catholics lack full assurance because their system links final standing to works and purgatory.
- Emphasize Hebrews 10 and Christ's completed work to contrast assured salvation by grace.
