User talk:SouthWriter/sandbox/An atheist's objections/@comment-1777104-20100707204345

Oer, you essentially have the idea - the death of Christ secured the salvation. There is a debate among Christians as to whether the redemption payment is effective only if it is accepted. My "brand" of Christianity believes the payment was completely effective for everyone who believes - and them alone (election). Others believe the payment makes salvation "possible" for all, but only effective to those that accept it (free will). Rejection of the offer is not an additional sin, but rather a confirmation of the individual remaining in sin.