There are many symbols of the nation that are used in Scripture. One, of course, is the burning bush that Moses saw. One is the vine; Isaiah develops that. And today the Lord Jesus is that vine for the church. You are saved today not by belonging to a nation or belonging to a certain class, group, or going through a ritual, or belonging to some religion or performing some religious ceremony. He is the genuine Vine, and it means whether you’re joined to Christ or not. Therefore, what does it mean to be saved today? It means to be “in” Christ, and you get in Christ by trusting Him as your personal Savior.