Sin and Salvation

Question 1

What is sin in Christianity?

Answer 1

Any action or though that separates humans from God, or behaviour that goes against God’s will.

Question 2

What is original sin?

Answer 2

The belief that all humans inherit a sinful nature from Adam and Eve.

Question 3

Quotes about sin:

Answer 3

“If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves.”
– 1 John 1:8

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
– Romans 3:23

Question 4

What is salvation in Christianity?

Answer 4

The act of saving the soul from sin and its consequences, either through grace or good works.

Question 5

What is salvation through good works?

Answer 5

Being able to achieve salvation through obeying God’s law, and living a righteous life.

Question 6

What is salvation through grace?

Answer 6

Being able to achieve salvation through God, by having faith in Jesus, and does not need to be earned, but is a gift for the faithful.

Question 7

Quotes about salvation through good works:

Answer 7

“Faith by itself, if not accompanied by action, is dead.”
– James 2:17

“A person is justified by what they do.”
– James 2:24

Question 8

Quotes about salvation through grace:

Answer 8

“For it is by grace you have been saved.”
– Ephesians 2:8

“He saved us because of His mercy.” – Titus 3:5

Question 9

How does the concept of sin influence Christians today?

Answer 9

It encourages Christians to avoid sinful behaviour, seek forgiveness through Jesus, and live by God’s commandments and it motivates them to repent for their wrongdoing and live a moral life.

Question 10

How does the concept of salvation influence Christians today?

Answer 10

It offers hope for eternal life and encourages them to live with gratitude. It leads them to become more forgiving, the way God forgives them.