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Salvation in Jesus Christ
What is the nature of salvation?
The term "salvation" is derived from the Greek word Soteria, which means "savior." The
term "salvation" means "redemption," "safety," "protection," "consistency," "restoration," and
"healing." Salvation refers to being free of sin. Christians require salvation to maintain a
relationship with God on earth and to be able to achieve everlasting life with God in heaven after
death. It is the significant biblical teaching that involves reconciliation, redemption, propitiation,
repentance, conviction, faith, forgiveness, justification, regeneration, sanctification, glorification,
and preservation. God's redemption of man from his predicament is also defined as salvation
(bible.org, 2004). Moreover, it describes a person who has been redeemed, has been spiritually
renewed, and has become a partaker of the believers' inheritance.
How is salvation accomplished?
"Redemption" is only the beginning of our "salvation," the first portion. God's atonement
for our sins was fulfilled on the cross. When this achievement is applied to our transgressions, it
results in our sins being forgiven (Eph. 1:7). All of the negative issues between ourselves and
God are resolved via redemption. Salvation carries us the rest of the way to God's good
intentions for us (Smith, 2016).
Christians have differing perspectives on how to achieve salvation. Some people believe
that doing good activities, such as contributing to charities, is the most important way to find
salvation. On the other hand, other Christians are more devoted to worship and faith. Following
God's commandments and laws, as stated in the Bible, and having faith are both required for
salvation. God uses these commandments and laws to help Christians recognize sin and
understand why violating them is wrong. Salvation and forgiveness include accepting Christ as

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1 Salvation in Jesus Christ Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Number: Course Name Professor’s Name Date 2 Salvation in Jesus Christ What is the nature of salvation? The term "salvation" is derived from the Greek word Soteria, which means "savior." The term "salvation" means "redemption," "safety," "protection," "consistency," "restoration," and "healing." Salvation refers to being free of sin. Christians require salvation to maintain a relationship with God on earth and to be able to achieve everlasting life with God in heaven after death. It is the significant biblical teaching that involves reconciliation, redemption, propitiation, repentance, conviction, faith, forgiveness, justification, regeneration, sanctification, glorification, and preservation. God's redemption of man from his predicament is also defined as salvation (bible.org, 2004). Moreover, it describes a person who has been redeemed, has been spiritually renewed, and has become a partaker of the believers' inheritance. How is salvation accomplished? "Redemption" is only the beginning of our "salvation," the first portion. God's atonement for our sins was fulfilled on the cross. When this achieve ...
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