The things of the world appeal to the cravings of our fallen nature, the lust of our eyes, and our selfish pride. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. When we decide to follow Jesus Christ, we enter a new system of things where Jesus is in control. In Christ, we are separated from this old world system and we come into a new world system. Consequently, salvation not only includes the forgiveness of sins.
Salvation is also the exodus from the dominion of darkness into the kingdom of light.
It is the departure from Satan's domain into Christ's domain. As Christians, we are part of a heavenly kingdom that will one day be fully manifested on this earth. In this life, we are no longer bound to this world system, which is contrary to God s thoughts and ways. To be saved, then, means more than escaping hell. Salvation is a radical transference from one realm into another, from one authority to another.