- "Soteriology is the study of religious doctrines of salvation."
Explore the concept of salvation, including how it is achieved and what it entails.
Sin: The concept of sin as a violation of God's law and the resulting separation between humanity and God.
Salvation: The process by which an individual is saved from sin and granted eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.
Grace: The unmerited favor of God that is extended to humanity through Christ, enabling salvation.
The Atonement: The concept of Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the Cross, making atonement for the sins of humanity.
Eternal Security: The doctrine that once saved, a person is secure in their salvation and cannot be lost.
Predestination: The belief that God has predestined certain individuals for salvation and others for damnation.
Free Will: The concept that individuals have the power to choose their own path, including salvation or damnation.
Justification: The process by which a sinner is declared righteous before God through faith.
Sanctification: The process of becoming progressively more like Christ in one's attitudes and behavior.
Election: The doctrine that God chooses certain individuals for salvation.
Regeneration: The process by which a sinner is transformed into a new creation through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Repentance: The act of turning away from sin and towards God.
Judgment: The final judgment of humanity, in which individuals are judged according to their deeds.
The Holy Spirit: The third person of the Trinity, who empowers and directs the believer towards righteousness.
Faith: The belief in and trust in God, leading to salvation and sanctification.
- "Sōtēria" means "salvation."
- "Sōtēr" means "savior, preserver."
- "Logos" means "study" or "word."
- "In the academic field of religious studies, soteriology is understood by scholars as representing a key theme in a number of different religions."
- "Salvation theory occupies a place of special significance in many religions."
- "...is often studied in a comparative context; that is, comparing various ideas about what salvation is and how it is obtained."
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- Soteriology belongs to the academic field of religious studies.
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- "Logos" can mean both "study" and "word."
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- Soteriology focuses on the doctrines of salvation.
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- Soteriology is a sub-discipline within the field of religious studies.
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