TK,TK wrote:the ephesian jailer asked paul what he needed to do to be saved.
paul told him that he needed to "believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved."
if the ephesian didnt really need to believe in the Lord jesus to be saved, and Paul knew this, doesnt it make paul a big fat liar?
TK
This is a fair question. As I have explained before, salvation comes in two parts - salvation from death and salvation in life. Christ's death on the cross and his resurrection conquered death for all mankind. Salvation from death requires nothing on our part, it is the gift of God. Salvation in life is another matter. Faith in Christ is a requirement for salvation in life. Only through our faith can we enjoy the spiritually blessed life that Christ has for those who love Him. This is eternal life. It is called "eternal life" because it has its source in the Eternal God.
John 17:3
Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
Todd