Is there a 'moment' when salvation happens to a person?
Before I discuss my thoughts on this idea of a 'moment' , it would be wise to first clarify what salvation is , and how it comes to a person. Once you are clear on this, then I'd like to present a particular conviction I have regarding experiencing a 'moment' when salvation presents itself. The gospel is received by hearing the message of Christ's cross work. (Hearing means, "having the message communicated and understood".) Redemption does not happen just because you responded to an altar call after a prosperity message. Redemption does not happen after being scared into a confession for Christ by a hell-fire preacher. Redemption is not reading a baseless gospel tract that asks you to invite Jesus into your heart. When you try to argue someone into faith, they may concede to the strength of your argument, but faith was not produced. Please understand; God can use all the above to get their attention and bring them...