what do Christians believe about salvation?

Question 1

what does salvation mean?

Answer 1

soul saved from sin and the consequences of sin(which is separation from God after death)

Question 2

why is salvation essential?

Answer 2

it is needed in order to receive eternal life with God

Question 3

what is original sin?

Answer 3

the idea that it is apart of human nature to do selfish things and don’t always do good.Instead,they have a built in tendency to do wrong.

Question 4

how does the crucifixion begin the process of salvation?

Answer 4

sin has a penalty to be paid.Jesus’ death paid the penalty for humans.Sin separates a person from God.Now that Sin is removed people can build a relationship with God.Jesus’ death was an act of atonement-it healed the rift between God and humans

Question 5

how can salvation be achieved?[3]

Answer 5

1.through living according to the teachings of Jesus
2.through Gods grace
3.catholics believe that salvation can be achieved through the sacraments

Question 6

what was Jesus’ most important teaching?

Answer 6

Law of Love.In every situation,christians should do the most loving thing.The most loving thing is respect other humans because it hells avoid suffering.The law of love requires christians to behave selflessly to avoid hurting others and to treat others with kindness

Question 7

what would Christians do when faced with a difficult decision?why?

Answer 7

they would ask themselves “what would Jesus do?”.Jesus is a perfect example of christian living and christians look towards his example to guide them on how to live and behave

Question 8

what is a sacrament?

Answer 8

it is a ritual which causes a spiritual change to a persons soul

Question 9

baptism

Answer 9

a ritual in which a persons soul is cleansed of sin.Participation in baptism removes the effect of sin.The water is an outward symbol of an internal spiritual cleansing.During baptism,the candidate(or those who represent the infant) rejects sin and follows the example of Jesus

Question 10

reconciliation

Answer 10

during confession,catholics confess their sins to a priest who can absolve them from their sins-this is done by asking them to carry out a penitent act to show that they’re sorry.

Question 11

what is God’s Grace?

Answer 11

salvation is ultimately given by God through the holy spirit.Grace is a quality of God that he shows to humans.It is unconditional love for all humans ,even those who seem underserving.God gives everyone love,it is a gift