Salvation

gardener, and how we are the branches. For the believers (branches) to produce good fruit of Christian life, we must always be connected to Jesus (vine) because we receive the salvation and the grace of God through Jesus. If we are not connected to the vine, God will cut the branch off as the gardener and we will not receive the salvation or his grace. The point of this story is to tell the people that “fruit and blessing come through connection with Jesus Christ” (MacAuthur, 1984). Therefore,…

his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” “His Grace” means Jesus dying on the cross, which also means His act of selflessness that He viewed as an unmerited favor for all of humanity. Salvation comes to those who make a relationship with God through Jesus. The entire work of salvation is a work of God’s grace or his unmerited favor which is a free gift given to those who are willing to receive it. When one enters into a relationship with Christ, they move to the category of…

the Council of Trent offers a slightly different interpretation. Calvin asserts that humans are justified by faith alone and that humans have no involvement in their salvation or damnation. Furthermore, Calvin denies the idea that freewill allows humans to choose right from wrong, and that this freewill contributes to human salvation. This assertion is challenged by the Council of Trent which states “thought God touches a person’s heart through the light of the holy spirit, neither does that…

Ratzinger’s Short Summary The main point Ratzinger is making in this article is to show the real representation of the Cross Jesus died on and the reconciliation of Jesus. Ratzinger also talks about humans and how we can gain salvation from Jesus by following his will. 1-Difference Between Sacrifice Beliefs Ratzinger stated that it is powerless to reconcile and purify men by sacrificing bulls and goats. Jesus followed God’s guidance and sacrificed himself in order for the worlds sins to be wiped…

It is believed by many that, “whoever does not love, does not know God, because God is love” (1 John 4:8). This essay will explore the writings of each theologian and their ideas and thoughts on baptism, predestination, free will, salvation and how it intertwines with the love and knowledge of God. One could sit and ponder how this short, yet specific verse could hold so much truth. Many theologians such as Origen of Alexandria, Gregory of Nyssa, St. Augustine, St. Prosper of Aquitaine and…

By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, 20 among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme. This verse reminds us that we can lose our salvation and we can go to hell. In conclusion I believe that the prosperity gospel is a crazy thing and that is something that some preachers use to advance their personal selves and not god 's kingdom. I also believe that free will is what god intended…

In the early 1600s, a group known as the Puritans first sailed to America seeking religious freedom and wishing to purify the church. Puritans believed in strict limitations, predestination, and that even though all men were sinners, God was working in their lives. Eventually, the Age of Enlightenment emerged and drew people away from the church, causing a religious revival known as the Great Awakening. During this time, impassioned preachers gave fiery sermons like, Jonathan Edwards’…

and gloomy idea and perception of religion, it left many in tears and wanting to hear more. The purpose of Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God was to inform and persuade the people. Edwards wanted to show them that there was absolutely no hope of salvation found outside of Jesus Christ. There are three primary ways that Edwards could have accomplished his goal…

Evangelism Case Study “A Failed Attempt” “Every saved person this side of heaven owes the gospel to every lost person this side of hell” . – David Platt The positive things happened amid Johnnie's shared the gospel with Toya were: (1) he seized the opportunity to fulfill the Great Commission, regardless of the possibility that he didn't get remarkable success; (2) he presented a number of questions; (3) He shared his own story and convictions; and (4) He expressed gratitude for Toya’s time.…

The letter to the Romans was written by Paul in order to address and clarify his theology. Paul wanted the Romans to have a clear understanding of his Gospel which was from God. The Letter was written around fifty five and fifty eight AD (Gorman 340). Around this time it was believed that Claudius expelled the Jews because of their fighting regarding “Chrestus” a debate about the Messiah (Gorman 340). With the Jews gone the Gentiles took over the Roman church and advanced their leadership skills…