[RinaseaofDs]

Agree completely.

The notions of personal salvation and national sovereignty are historically linked. In the Bible, in Gibbons books on the Fall of Rome, and in the general history of Western Civilization.

I am saved, but am enslaved by sin. The writer leaves out Paul's reference to the 'thorn in his side', and all of the other flaws in the instruments he's chosen to do his will.

Salvation is a journey that starts with a heartfelt declaration.

As it applies to countries and nations, Satan has been placed in control of Earth. He said as much to Jesus in the desert. Christians never really controlled America, but I do believe that as we cleave to Him, He cleaves to us, and vice versa. We are an instrument of His will.

We here in America place our faith in horses and soldiers. We'll see where that actually takes us.

[BureaucratusMaximus]

Salvation is a journey that starts with a heartfelt declaration.

I had it put to me another way:

Salvation is the transformation of knowing about God...to knowing God.