The Means of Salvation
Religious Studies A: AQA GCSE Religions, topic 2.2.9
The Means of Salvation
Christians hope that when they die they will go to heaven to be with God. They also know that human beings tend to sin against God, and so they need to find salvation (Romans 3:23). Therefore an important part of the Christian life is trying to avoid sin.
Achieving salvation
- Christian writings often speak of three ways to achieve salvation (being saved from sin) and go to heaven:
- Law.
- Grace.
- Spirit.
Disagreements about salvation
- There have been many disagreements throughout history about what is needed for salvation.
Test yourself on The Means of Salvation
What do Christians hope will happen when they die?
According to Christian writings, how many ways are often spoken of for helping humans achieve salvation?
Why do Christians need salvation?