SALVATION IS A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
The true gospel of Jesus Christ teaches that salvation is a process that includes ceasing from sin. Therefore, people who think a "believer" can continue to willfully disobey God and still inherit eternal life have been deceived into believing a false gospel.
Saved? Much of the confusion that Satan has spread comes through those who twist the meaning of the words "saved"* or "salvation". The Greek word "sozo" implies saving from danger and represents the act or activity of saving someone, as in "rescue".
From the experiences of the ancient Israelites, we can learn about the true meaning of the words "saved" and "salvation". When Pharaoh was about to destroy the Israelites, Moses said to them:
"Fear ye not, stand still and see the SALVATION of the Lord." Exodus 14:13
When they crossed the Red Sea they were "saved", but they were still a long way from receiving their promised inheritance in the land of Canaan. The word "saved" does not always mean "granted eternal life".