Even after his baptism, Paul (and all Christians) had to strive towards salvation (Phil. 3:10-13; 1 Cor. 9:27); he spoke of the hope of eternal life (Titus 1:2; 3:7; 1 Thess. 5:8; Rom. 8:24) and of our being "heirs of salvation" (Heb. 1:14).
Hata baada ya ubatizo wake, Paulo (na Wakristo wote) iliwapasa kujitahidi kuelekea kwenye wokovu (Flp 3:10-13; 1Kor 9:27); alilitaja tumaini la uzima wa milele (Tito 1:2; 3:7; 1Thes 5:8; Rum 8:24) nasi kuwa "warithi wa wokovu" (Ebra 1:14).