theology of religions - exclusivism Flashcards
what is theological exclusivism?
only Christianity offers the truth and is the only means for salvation
soteriology meaning
addressing the problem of salvation for those outside of christianity
what are the 4 solas
sola scriptura
sola fides
sola christus
sola gratia
why is exclusivism rooted in Augustinian theology?
For him, Post-lapserian theology teaches that humans are ontologically sinful and cannot change this through good works.
This sinful nature means nobody can attain salvation it can only be offered through the grace of God
To receive Gods grace a person must accept Jesus’ sacrifice as an atonement for sin , this requires a person having faith in Christ
redemption is only possible because of Gods love not human merit
why is belief in Jesus necessary for salvation, for exclucivists?
Jesus who is the incarnation of God, homoosius with the father, this unique intimate relationship with man allows Christians to have exclusive true knowledge of God and access to salvation.
Jesus is sinless due to virgin birth allowing him to take on sin, becoming the vehicle for humans to receive Gods grace and salvation. Grace is necessary for salvation since humans are ontollogically sinful.
how did reformation theologians believe people are saved
through grace, scripture, faith and grace alone. These are only accesibile in Christianity therefore belief in Christianity is necessary for salvation.
John 14:6 ‘I am…
’ I am the way, the truth and the life’
Latin for ‘there is no salvation outside of the church’
extra ecclesium nulla salus
examples of sacrements
baptism
confession
holy communion
what do RCC argue for in exclucivism?
the sacraments that take place in the church are necessary for salvation
they believe the RCC hold a unique knowledge of God due to apostolic succesion and papal authority
support for RCC views in scripture
‘He… who is baptised is saved but he that does not believe is dammed’
what is the great commission?
The last commandemnt of Jesus to his followers before ascendning to heaven he told them to go to ‘the ends of the earth’ and proselytise the nations
word for convert
proselytise
what were Kraemers view
he was a restrictive access exclusivist arguing people need to confess their faith in the life for salvation
you must accept the Bible in its entire form, as a whole system
strengths of exclusivism?
christocentric- accepts jesus, faithful to scripture
calvin
kraemer
great commission
