Jesus Christ and salvation (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Definition of salvation
Definition of salvation
Being saved from sin & granted heaven through faith in Jesus
Definition of atonement
Definition of atonement
Reconciliation with God through Jesus's sacrificial death
Definition of sin
Definition of sin
Behaviour that goes against God's laws or moral principles
Origin of original sin
Origin of original sin
Adam & Eve's disobedience in Garden of Eden
Meaning of word 'atonement'
Meaning of word 'atonement'
Being 'at-one' with God again
Key requirement for salvation
Key requirement for salvation
Believing in Jesus Christ
John 3:16 shows salvation is...
John 3:16 shows salvation is...
A gift from God, not earned by human effort
Why Jesus could offer redemption
Why Jesus could offer redemption
He was without sin
Acts 4:11-12 says Jesus is...
Acts 4:11-12 says Jesus is...
The only way to achieve salvation
Divine sacrifice theory
Divine sacrifice theory
Jesus's death demonstrates God's love for humanity
Substitution theory
Substitution theory
Jesus takes the place of sinful humans, accepting punishment
Victory theory
Victory theory
Jesus's death as triumph over evil & sin
Moral influence theory
Moral influence theory
Jesus's death shows seriousness of sin & cost of redemption
How atonement restores relationship
How atonement restores relationship
Allows people to experience personal connection with God
Hope salvation gives Christians
Hope salvation gives Christians
They can follow Jesus & be rewarded with eternal life
