What is the biblical basis for claiming that salvation is an individual decision?
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[This article](https://www.gotquestions.org/solo-Christian.html) from a Christian web site, has suggested that salvation is an individual decision and a relationship with God is an intensely personal decision. It also says obedience and surrender to the Holy Spirit are individual decisions that cannot be made for us by others.
Here is another [article](https://www.gotquestions.org/personal-relationship-with-God.html) that says we can have a personal relationship with God the moment we realise our need for Him, admit we are sinners, and in faith “receive Jesus Christ as Saviour.”
No mention of the Holy Spirit convicting us of the enormity of our sin so we realise our guilt and our hopelessness. No mention of this awareness leading us to heartfelt repentance. Is that all anybody has to do to be saved, simply decide to receive the gift?
Does the Bible say that all a person has to do to be saved it to “accept” the “offer” of salvation, and that it is up to the individual to make that decision? It’s known as “easy-believism” – once we make the decision to accept what’s on offer then we become the children of God and receive the Holy Spirit “who will begin to work in our hearts.”
Specifically, does the Bible say it’s up to the individual to either accept or reject salvation?
Update from the Got Questions July Report: 9,016 persons (worldwide) have made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ (in July) by clicking on the G.Q. link which says "I have accepted Christ today".
In order to present a balanced view, I post links to two Got Questions articles that clarify their views on belief in Christ https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-belief.html and the signs of saving faith https://www.gotquestions.org/signs-saving-faith.html
**However, the main question still stands - what is the biblical basis for claiming that salvation is an individual decision?**
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Jul 27, 2024, 11:30 AM
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