In First Corinthians 1:18 the apostle Paul made a contrast between how two different groups of people view the message of the cross. Those who are perishing view it as "foolishness" but those who are being saved see it for what it really is - "the power of God" (Rom. 1:16).

Notice how Paul refers to the second group - "us who are being saved." While many people view the salvation of the soul as a one-time, once-for-all experience, the Bible pictures salvation as a process.

The hearing of the word of God will produce faith in a good and honest heart (Rom. 10:17). In faith, such a person will turn to God (repent), confess that Jesus is the Son of God, and be baptized in water for the remission of their sins (Acts 2:38, Rom. 10:9-10). However, it does not end there. Rising from the watery grave of baptism, one will come forth to walk in the newness of life (Rom. 6:3-4) learning to obey all that Christ has commanded (Matt. 28:20). By living in faithfulness and obedience, such a one looks forward to their "salvation ready to be revealed in the last time" (1 Peter 1:4-5).

"Getting saved" is not a one-time thing. It is a life-long thing. Are you among those of "us who are being saved?"