Salvation

Question 1

Define the term ‘salvation’:

Answer 1

For Christians this refers to being saved from sin through the belief in a Jesus

Question 2

Explain the term ‘atonement’:

Answer 2

The idea that humans are reconciled + forgiven by God

Question 3

Which term best fits the following description

‘How Christians believe atonement is achieved’

Answer 3

Redemption

Question 4

What is the quote associated with salvation?

Answer 4

“Salvation is found through no one else” (Acts)

Question 5

What is the quote for God sacrificing Jesus?

Answer 5

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John)

Question 6

What do Christians believe Gid sending Jesus to earth did?

Answer 6

The sins of humanity are forgiven.

Question 7

Jesus who was…

Answer 7

Perfect and without sin offered redemption for human through self-sacrifice

Question 8

What are the 4 different understandings of atonement?

Answer 8

1 - Jesus death is a divine sacrifice, represents gods love for humanity

2 - Jesus death was a sacrifice - an offering to God to mend the broken relationship

3 - Jesus death is a victory of good vs evil, Jesus was used as random to stop the devil having any hold of humanity

4 - Jesus death represents the price paid for the forgiveness of humanity

Question 9

Why are atonement and salvation important today?

Answer 9

Because they….

• restore the relationship between God + humanity
• confirm belief in an all-loving + all-powerful God
• allow humans to understand the importance of being reconciled with others
• give humans hope that through following Jesus example they will be rewarded in the afterlife