Soteriology Terms

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The redeeming work of God for man to deliver him from the penalty, power, and presence of sin.

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Salvation

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Lit., satisfaction; the turning away of God’s wrath because of the offering of Christ.

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Propitiation

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Confidence or trust in God’s Word and character

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Faith

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Unmerited favor

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Grace

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(A.k.a., vicarious atonement) Jesus Christ’s death for sin in our place

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Substitutionary atonement

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A change of mind

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Repentance

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Impartation of new and divine life after being spiritually dead (being born again)

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Regeneration

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To declare a sinner to be righteous

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Justification (justify)

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Transmission of one’s characteristics to another (Adam’s sin to man; man’s sin to Christ; Christ’s righteousness to the believer)

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Imputation (impute)

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A sending away or removal of one’s sin; forgiveness

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Remission

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God setting apart the believer for Himself to serve a specific purpose

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Sanctification

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Perfectly conformed to Christ’s image; spiritually confirmed in holiness and physically incorruptible/immortal

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Glorification (glorified)