means of salvation

• define atonement

  makes amends for wrongdoing
• what is jesus described as?

  "the lamb of god who takes away the sins of the world"
• explain what salvation is

  it means being saved; belief that through god's grace, jesus' death and resurrection brought about salvation for humanity. saving of the soul and being able to enter eternal life in heaven
• how is salvation through law achieved?

  by following God's laws such as the 10 commandments and teachings of jesus in the new testament. salvation must therefore be achieved by doing good works. "the righteous will inherit eternal life"
• what is salvation through grace?

  salvation is a gift from god- you do not earn it through works but receive it from god, as a result of believing in jesus. you are saved by faith. grace is god's unconditional love for humanity. "for it is by grace you have been saved, through faith...it is the gift of god"
• what is salvation through spirit?

  the holy spirit is god's presence in the world today, helping christians to achieve salvation. the holy spirit is a gift from god, who is always with christians. jesus said "the holy spirit will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you". you are saved because the holy spirit has helped you live a good life
• give different beliefs about the role of jesus christ in salvation

  salvation exists through jesus christ alone and no one else, jesus died on the cross for the sake of humanity's salvation, having faith in jesus christ alone means salvation can be attained, salvation achieved by following the teachings and example of jesus