10. Salvation, Atonement and Sin

Why was Jesus incarnated?

Jesus was incarnated to spread God’s message of agape love, as well as fixing the relationship between God and hymans

What is atonement?

fixing of the relationshup between God and humans

What does atonement mean for humans?

we can now achieve salvation

What is salvation?

live for eternity with God in heaven

Why must Christians no longer pay the price for sin?

Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice on our and God’s behalf

Why did Jesus do at the Last Supper?

establish the new covanant based on the forgiveness of sins as he atoned for all

What is a covenant?

a solemn promise made from God to humans

What is Specification Test about Jesus’ new covenant?

Matthew 26:28: “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins”

What was animal sacrifice used for in the Old Testament?

atonement of sins in the Jewish tradition, with often a lamb being sacrificed

Why do we not have to sacrifice animals now?

at the crucifixion, Jesus is the last “sacrifical lamb” as his death atones and removes the sin of humanity

How did Jesus fulfil a prophecy?

Isaiah from the Old Testament that talks about the fulfilment of a prophecy and a Messiah coming and Jesus was the fulfilment of a prophecy in the Old Testament and suffered for the sins of others

What is a specification text about Jesus fulfilling a prophecy?

Isaiah 53:7: “He was oppressed and offlicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter”

What are some ways of the salvation?

law, grace and spirit

What is law?

following the teachings of Jesus and the Bible (e.g. the 10 commandments) to live a good life, like when the Bible said “do not kill” so you don’t

What is grace?

through faith in Christ, not your actions

What is spirit?

the Holy Spirit guides Christians

What do Roman Catholics believe you have to do to achieve salvation?

taking part in the sacraments mean they can achieve salvation and go to heaven (e.g baptism)

What do Protestants believe you have to do to achieve salvation?

faith in Jesus is of utmost important to reach salvation, and you need faith and to repent

What is concupiscence?

the belief that original sin is something we are all born with, passed down from your father and seminally present

What are the issues with orignal sin?

• portrays an image of unfair God punishing all humanity for one incident

• some Christians interpret the Bible non-literally

• biologically how can sin be passed on from one generation to another