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__NOTOC__{{Infobox_Contents | topic_name ==Synopsis== 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”.| subtopics ==Contents== {{also}} {{ebd}} {{topics}}* [[Becoming a Christian]] | , [[Grace]] | , [[Sin]] | , [[Repentance]] | , [[Forgiveness]] | , [[Justification]] | , [[Righteousness]]* [[Assurance]]| opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}* {{opinionsebd}}

* [[How to be saved (Compass)]]|  {{quotes}} ==Main article==

Salvation refers is the word used to the work of describe [[God]] 's rescue of his people. It is especially used to describe the work of God in delivering saving his people from bondage of [[sin]] and condemnation, resulting in forgiveness, [[righteousness]] and [[eternal life]]. In theology, the study of salvation is called soteriology, from the Greek [[soteria]] meaning “salvation”.

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 word '''soteriology'' is the state of original sin, inherited from theological word for the Fall study 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 It is derived from the Fall, needed a Savior to restore us into a right relationship with God. This Savior redeemed people from Greek word [[sinsoteria]], and Jesus is this Saviorwhich means “salvation”.

===Western Christianity=== 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]])Salvation is an incredibly important Christian spiritual concept. Calvinism follows the teachings of [[Augustine]] and The [[John CalvinBible]] emphasizing total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace and perseverance of the saints. 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 reveals that all have sinned and atonement people need to be saved (or reconciliation with God is possible for anyone through Jesus Christ by 1.redeemed) confession from the consequences of their sin and 2.) acceptance of Jesus as Lord and Savior. The consequence of salvation, It teaches that 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.  A third point of view, universal only way we can receive this 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. 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 [[theosisJesus]]who came as the saviour for humanity, to restore people into a concept that has been developed over the centuries by many different Eastern Orthodox Christiansright relationship with God.

For The New Testament speaks about God's salvation for humanity as coming through Jesus, especially in Paul's writings such as the [[Christianity|ChristiansEpistle to the Romans]], . Some key passages in the New Testament concerning salvation include [[Bible|BiblicalJohn 3:16]] approach to salvation begins in the Scriptures of the and [[New TestamentRomans 5:8]], both of which speak about God's incredible love for us. Many John 3:16 is perhaps one of these texts are found 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 the Epistle to the passages such as [[Romans 3:23]] which states that "''{{Bible verse|Romans|3|23|lang=WEB}}''" and [[Romans5:12]], largely because which states that Epistle contains the most comprehensive theological statement by Paul of Tarsus. Because of this, some Protestant Christian denominations have called these texts the "''{{Bible verse|Romans road|5|12|lang=WEB}}''. "

Some key passages in According to the New Testament concerning salvation include, 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}}''"

* '''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]]) * '''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]]) * '''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) * '''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) ==Quotes==

* [http://www.crossfactor.com/152_Prayer.shtml The Ihe CrossFactor Prayer]

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