The Concept Of Salvation

Question 1

salvation meaning

Answer 1

restoring the relationship between God and mankind

Question 2

atonement meaning

Answer 2

• God in Christ reconciles the world to himself
• ‘On this day shall atonement be made for you, to cleanse you; from all your sins you shall be clean before the Lord’ (Leviticus 16:30)

Question 3

law meaning

Answer 3

identifies sin by laying down commandments

Question 4

sin meaning

Answer 4

• immoral act, considered to be a transgression against divine law
• ‘for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God’ (Romans 3:23)

Question 5

grace meaning

Answer 5

• God’s redemptive love to save sinners
• ‘for it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast’ (Ephesians 2:8-9)

Question 6

spirit meaning

Answer 6

The Holy Spirit

Question 7

Christians believe that in order to b saved, they need to say sorry to God for their sins (to _______) and to ask for ______________

Answer 7

• repent
• forgiveness
• they accept God’s help to live a good life (which is brought to them through the Holy Spirit)

Question 8

Many Christians believe that Jesus was a sacrifice that paid for…

Answer 8

human sin
- an alternative view is that Jesus’ death was a ransom, paying for the release of human sinners
- others understand that by becoming human, God enabled this to work mutually, so humans could achieve a union with God, allowing them to be saved

Question 9

Some Christians, e.g. Roman Catholics, believe themselves to be saved by being baptised & belonging…

Answer 9

to the Church; their ongoing participation in the sacraments is key in ensuring their salvation
- other Christians (e.g. evangelical Christians) believe that faith in Jesus allows them to be saved
- some believe that the way that they act is key to salvation: by doing good deeds, they will be able to enter heaven