Exclusivism

Question 1

Exclusivism

Answer 1

Christianity is the only true religion and means to salvation

Question 2

Sola christus

Answer 2

Through Christ alone

Question 3

Exclusivism key ideas

Answer 3

You cannot get into heaven without Christianity

It’s the key to the afterlife

Question 4

John 14:6

Answer 4

Jesus says I am the way and truth of life, nobody can get to the father except through me.

Question 5

Exclusivists on John 14:6

Answer 5

Take a fundamentalist approach

Jesus is the only way to salvation

Question 6

Criticisms of John 14:6

Answer 6

Jesus only existed 2000 years ago, what about those who are unaware of him?

Question 7

What did Pope John Paul write?

Answer 7

Redemptoris missio

Question 8

Beliefs of redemptoris missio

Answer 8

There’s no salvation outside the church

Salvation is restricted because of the fall of Adam and Eve

Question 9

Argument against exclusive salvation

Answer 9

Because of God’s grace, salvation is for all

Supported by Jesus’ helping of sinners

Question 10

Barth on exclusivism

Answer 10

It is the doctrine of the trinity that distinguishes Christianity

Question 11

Strengths of Barths point

Answer 11

Prevents the suggestion that it could be from a God of another religion

The trinity is only prevalent in Christianity