Original Sin from Adam and Eve means everyone is born with the ability to commit sin and has sin already in them. "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" Romans 3:23
What is salvation?
Being saved from your sins so your soul can go to heaven. Some christians believe this happens in purgatory, whilst others believe it happens whilst on Earth.
Salvation through law
Salvation is earned by following God's laws and doing good deeds
I.E. following the 10 comandments and Jesus' teachings
Salvation through grace
Salvation is a gift given to humans by God
Can't earn salvation
Can only gain salvation through faith in Christ the Saviour (Jesus)
The crucifixion lead to atonement
Salvation through spirit
Salvation is achieved by humans through guidance of the holy spirit
The spirit teaches Christians wisdom and truth, helping them to get closer to and understand God better, in order to avoid sin and achieve salvation.
Quote for faith and grace
"For it is by grace that you have been saved, through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast."
Sin
Any action or thought that separates humans from God.
Behaviour which is against God's laws and wishes or against principles of morality.
Atonement
Restoring the relationship between people and God through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus
Quotes for salvation through spirit
"The advocate, the Holy Spirit, ... will teach you all things and will remind of everything" John 14:26 (By calling the spirit an advocate means it reports back to God so judges you on whether you go to heaven or hell)
"When he, the Spirit of Truth, comes, he will guide you." Jesus
Salvation through grace quotes
"Whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life"
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son"
"Christ died for our sins"
"God's free gift is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord"
Salvation through law
Parable of the Sheep and Goats
"The righteous will have eternal life", Jesus
"Blessed are the peacemakers" Jesus
"Faith without works is dead"
"You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone"