C1.5 The nature of sin and salvation Flashcards
what does salvation mean?
being saved/delivered from sin
what is personal sin?
the consequence of our own actions that we are making from free will
what is original sin?
sin inherited from Adam and Eve as they broke the perfect relationship between humans and God
why do Christians believe that salvation is essential?
it is essential in order to have a relationship with God
give 2 reasons that Christians think that salvation is important?
Because you can live an eternal life with God. If you are freed from sin, you have a relationship with God on Earth and an eternal one with God in heaven after death.
Without it, the sins they have might send them to hell or purgatory (if they are catholic). This will prevent them from having a relationship with God and will suffer their sins.
what was salvation the ultimate purpose of?
life, death and resurrection of Jesus
what did jesus’s death mean?
forgiveness of sins and assurance of eternal life
how can Roman Catholics, Orthodox and some Anglicans believe that they can receive salvation?
receiving the sacraments of baptism and confirmation
receiving the sacraments of reconciliation/confession
receiving the sacrament of the Eucharist
leading a Christian life
what is the Roman Catholic understanding of atonement?
Christ offered himself as a sacrifice for human sin as an act of love. In this act of self-sacrifice he showed his Father’s love for humanity.
how does salvation come through for roman Catholics?
taking sacraments from the Church
what is the Evangelical Protestant understanding of atonement?
God’s justice means that he needed to punish human sin. Instead of punishing humans, he did it on himself through Jesus’s death
how does salvation come through for Evangelical Protestants?
faith in the atoning of death of Christ by taking Jesus as one’s Lord and Saviour
what is the Liberal Protestants understanding of atonement?
Jesus acted as a moral example for humanity. Through his death and teachings, he showed God’s love for humans. In response to this humans should follow a good life and live a good life to repent their sins. By this they can be reunited with God
how does salvation come through for Liberal Protestants?
living the Christian life and following the examples and teachings of Jesus
what is the importance of salvation for conservative and fundamentalist Christians today?
w/o salvation from sin they will never have a proper relationship with God, their sins won’t be forgiven and they won’t get to heaven
