Ep.1050: What Does it Mean to Be Saved?

Fundamental to all of Christianity is the foundational teaching of salvation.  The problem is that the actual interpretation of salvation shifts dramatically depending upon which denomination or group you belong to.  For some, it is speaking words of acceptance and offering a simple prayer.  For others, it is belonging to a specific church, and for other groups it is a gift that will find you whether you seek it or not.  So, what is salvation – what are we saved from and how does it work?  Can everyone have it?  If so, why and if not why not?  Is it only offered now in this life or is there some way it can be offered after death and resurrection?  Finally, if this teaching is SO important then why does it seem to be so elusive?