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Salvation refers to the work of [[God]] in delivering his people from bondage of [[sin]] and condemnation, resulting in [[righteousness]] and [[eternal life]]. In theology, the study of salvation is called soteriology, from the Greek [[soteria]] meaning “salvation”.
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Salvation refers to the work of [[God]] in delivering his people from bondage of [[sin]] and condemnation, resulting in [[righteousness]] and [[eternal life]]. In theology, the study of salvation is called soteriology, from the Greek [[soteria]] meaning “salvation”.
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Salvation is the word used to describe [[God]]'s rescue of his people. It is especially used to describe the work of God in saving his people from [[sin]] and condemnation, resulting in forgiveness, [[righteousness]] and [[eternal life]].
  
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Salvation is a very important Christian spiritual concept. The existence of salvation is contingent upon there being some sort of unsaved state from which the individual (or mankind) is to be redeemed. To most Protestant and Catholic Christians, this is the state of original sin, inherited from the Fall of Adam and Eve. The Orthodox churches tend to view salvation as a ladder of spiritual improvement and healing of a human nature that was damaged or injured in the Fall. Christians believe that humanity was created sinless, but after the Fall, needed a Savior to restore us into a right relationship with God. This Savior redeemed people from [[sin]], and Jesus is this Savior.
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The word '''soteriology'' is the theological word for the study of salvation. It is derived from the Greek word [[soteria]], which means “salvation”.
  
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Salvation is an incredibly important Christian spiritual concept. The [[Bible]] reveals that all people need to be saved (or redeemed) from the consequences of their sin. It teaches that the only way we can receive this salvation is because of [[Jesus]] who came as the saviour for humanity, to restore people into a right relationship with God.  
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In Western Christianity the doctrine of salvation, or soteriology, falls roughly into two points of view - [[Calvinism]] and [[Arminianism]], though there are numerous variations within and in between these two "extremes" (including, but not limited to [[Amyraldism]] and [[Pelagianism]]).
 
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Calvinism follows the teachings of [[Augustine]] and [[John Calvin]] emphasizing total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace and perseverance of the saints.
 
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Arminianism, named for Dutch theologian [[Jacobus Arminius]], teaches general depravity, conditional election, general atonement (reconciliation), free will, and apostasy. Topics such as atonement, election, regeneration, are all components of what most theologians consider ''salvation''.  Among evangelical Christians, salvation means that all have sinned and atonement or reconciliation with God is possible for anyone through Jesus Christ by 1.) confession of sin and 2.)  acceptance of Jesus as Lord and Savior.  The consequence of salvation, the sinner's sins are forgiven and he/she is born again as a new person, Christian, a believer, a child of God, and is sealed with the Holy Spirit. 
 
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A third point of view, universal salvation, became popular especially in the United States starting during the Second Great Awakening. This point of view states that all people, regardless of creed or belief, will eventually be saved and go to heaven, and is the central theme of Universalism and Unitarianism. In more colloquial terms it is often stated as "God is too loving to damn anyone". Many Christians find this view to be heretical because it implies that there may be paths to salvation other than through the grace of Christ.
 
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Eastern Christianity was much less influenced by Augustine, and even less so by either Calvin or Arminius. Consequently, it doesn't just have different answers but asks different questions; it generally views salvation in less legalistic terms (grace, punishment, and so on) and in more medical terms (sickness, healing etc.), and with less exacting precision. Instead, it views salvation more along the lines of [[theosis]], a concept that has been developed over the centuries by many different Eastern Orthodox Christians.
 
  
 
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For [[Christianity|Christians]], the [[Bible|Biblical]] approach to salvation begins in the Scriptures of the [[New Testament]]. Many of these texts are found in the Epistle to the [[Romans]], largely because that Epistle contains the most comprehensive theological statement by Paul of Tarsus.  Because of this, some Protestant Christian denominations have called these texts the ''Romans road''. 
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The New Testament speaks about God's salvation for humanity as coming through Jesus, especially in Paul's writings such as the [[Epistle to the Romans]]. Some key passages in the New Testament concerning salvation include [[John 3:16]] and [[Romans 5:8]], both of which speak about God's incredible love for us. John 3:16 is perhaps one of the most famous Biblical verses and reads that "''{{Bible verse|John|3|16|lang=WEB}}''"". Romans 5:8 teaches that "{{Bible verse|Romans|5|8|lang=WEB}}". Romans also speaks about our evil and sin separating us from God in passages such as [[Romans 3:23]] which states that "''{{Bible verse|Romans|3|23|lang=WEB}}''" and [[Romans 5:12]] which states that "''{{Bible verse|Romans|5|12|lang=WEB}}''"
  
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According to the New Testament, Jesus paid this penalty of death for our sins so that we could receive eternal life. [[Romans 6:23]] is an important verse that speaks about this, stating "''{{Bible verse|Romans|6|23|lang=WEB}}'' Passages like [[Romans 10]]:9-14, it is through turning from these sins and believing in Jesus that we receive this gift of eternal life, stating "''{{Bible verse|Romans|10|9|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|Romans|10|10|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|Romans|10|11|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|Romans|10|12|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|Romans|10|13|lang=WEB}}''"
  
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* '''God loves you''': "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 3:16]]) "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. " ([[Romans 5:8]])
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* '''Our sin separates us from God.''' "For all have [[sin]]ned, and come short of the glory of God"([[Romans 3:23]]) "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned" ([[Romans 5:12]])
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* '''God gives us eternal life''' because Jesus Christ paid the penalty for our sin: "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." ([[Romans 6:23]])
 
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* '''Turn from your sins, confess and believe''': "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." — "For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." ([[Romans 10]]:9-10) "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." ([[Romans]] 10:13)
 
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* '''We are saved by God's grace''': "For by [[grace]] are ye saved through faith; and not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast." ([[Ephesians 2]]:8-9) 
 
  
 
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Salvation is the word used to describe God's rescue of his people. It is especially used to describe the work of God in saving his people from sin and condemnation, resulting in forgiveness, righteousness and eternal life.

The word 'soteriology is the theological word for the study of salvation. It is derived from the Greek word soteria, which means “salvation”.

Salvation is an incredibly important Christian spiritual concept. The Bible reveals that all people need to be saved (or redeemed) from the consequences of their sin. It teaches that the only way we can receive this salvation is because of Jesus who came as the saviour for humanity, to restore people into a right relationship with God.

New Testament passages

The New Testament speaks about God's salvation for humanity as coming through Jesus, especially in Paul's writings such as the Epistle to the Romans. Some key passages in the New Testament concerning salvation include John 3:16 and Romans 5:8, both of which speak about God's incredible love for us. John 3:16 is perhaps one of the most famous Biblical verses and reads that "For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life."". Romans 5:8 teaches that "But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.". Romans also speaks about our evil and sin separating us from God in passages such as Romans 3:23 which states that "for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;" and Romans 5:12 which states that "Therefore, as sin entered into the world through one man, and death through sin; and so death passed to all men, because all sinned."

According to the New Testament, Jesus paid this penalty of death for our sins so that we could receive eternal life. Romans 6:23 is an important verse that speaks about this, stating "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Passages like Romans 10:9-14, it is through turning from these sins and believing in Jesus that we receive this gift of eternal life, stating "that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed." For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich to all who call on him. For, "Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.""

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