CHRISTIANS LOOK UPON the salvation of the soul as the goal rather than the starting point of faith. We do not forget, indeed, that the Scripture uses the expression “receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls” (1 Pet. 1:9). But the connection clearly shows that it is the further end, not the nearer end, which is here referred to, the perfecting and glorifying of the soul at the revelation of Jesus Christ, not its justification when it believes on Christ. “He that believeth on the Son hath eternal life ” (Jn. 3:36) — has it … Continue reading “More Abundant Life by A. J. Gordon”