First a pointed reply to emphasize my contention (longer post later for acknowledgements and possible clarifications)...
Jac3510 wrote:No, we are saved by believing in Christ for everlasting life.
Yes!
Jac3510 wrote:If you don't believe that you are saved in a completely objective sense, then you aren't.
Prove it!
I honestly feel that your whole argument has just been an explanation of what your belief is, and not why it is correct. I think that what you need to show, is why God would view these two faiths so different as to have #1 invalid:
1) I believe in Jesus, therefore he absolutely will save me.
2) I believe in Jesus, therefore he absolutely has saved me.
Both are placing faith is Jesus for salvation; why isn't that enough?
An analogy: Back in the first few centuries AD there were certain parts of the world that defined our solar system properly with the Earth obiting the Sun. They were correct, but they had only defined our system, not explained it. Equally non-contradictory to the available observations were other models (much more complex) in use around 1000 AD. Finally Newton came along and defined gravity as an attractive force between any two objects and also devised a formula that accurately describes this attraction, thus explaining the orbit of planetary bodies. See, without an understanding of
why, the definitions of the system in play are vaccous and cannot be proven correct. Incidently, I believe that quantum physics and psychology are two schools that suffer from the same inherent problem, so at least you're not alone Jac.
(Am I conveying my dissatisfaction adequately? I'm honestly not trying to be difficult, I'm just searching for a rock-solid understanding prior to ever considering the implications of what you are saying in terms of a LOT of self-proclaimed Christians being saved.)
Like I said there are lot of things I'd like to comment on, so I'll get back to you. The main question as stated above still stands IMO.