Christianity - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/01) - Beliefs and teachings - The concept of salvation — OCR GCSE Religious Studies
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Christianity - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/01) - Beliefs and teachings - The concept of salvation explained
Christianity - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/01) - Beliefs and teachings - The concept of salvation covers 7 specification points, including Salvation – restoring the relationship between… and The sacrifice of Christ – paying the ransom to….
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- The meaning of the following terms: Salvation – restoring the relationship between God and mankind; Atonement – God in Christ reconciles the world to himself; Law – its function to identify sin by laying down commandments; Sin – Pauline views, all have sinned and fallen short of the mark; Grace – God’s redemptive love to save sinners; Spirit – The Holy Spirit
- The role of Christ in salvation: the sacrifice of Christ – paying the ransom to God for the sins of the world
- Issues related to salvation: the belief in forgiveness and repentence for all
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- The nature of atonement for Christians
- Common and divergent Christian beliefs about the need for salvation
- Common and divergent Christian beliefs about the role of Jesus Christ in salvation
- Different interpretations and emphases given to sources of wisdom and authority by different Christian denominations