Hi, my name's Miss Minton, and welcome to this Christian Beliefs lesson on salvation and the role of Christ.

Now, by the end of this lesson, you'll be able to explain Christian beliefs about salvation, including the role of Christ and the importance and influence of these beliefs.

Now, lots of our learning today might be new to you, but please don't worry because I'm here to guide you through each step of our lesson, and I'm confident that by the end, you will achieve this outcome.

So let's get started by taking a look at our keywords for today.

We have atonement, grace, sin, holy spirit, and salvation.

Now, the word atonement refers to the reconciliation of God and humanity that's accomplished through the life, suffering, and death of Jesus Christ.

Grace refers to the undeserved love and mercy that's given to humanity by God because of His desire, not because of human action.

The word sin refers to an action that goes against the will or the law of God.

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity believed to be present with believers since Pentecost and active on earth.

And finally, salvation refers to the deliverance of humanity from sin.

Now our lesson today will have three parts.

We'll start by looking at Christian beliefs about salvation.

We'll then move on to look at the role of Christ in salvation.

And then finally, we'll look at the importance and the influence of these beliefs.

So let's get started and take a look at Christian beliefs about salvation.

Now, the word salvation originates from the Latin word salva, which means safe or saved.

And the final part of the word salvation is a suffix meaning action.

Now in Christianity, salvation refers to being saved from sin and its consequences through God's grace.

And this can lead to the possibility of eternal life in heaven.

Now, most Christians agree that salvation is necessary because sin has created a distance between humans and God.

So sin has prevented salvation.

And this belief begins with Adam and Eve.

When God created Adam and Eve, He created them to have free will, which means that they had the ability to make choices free from any control.

And when God created Adam and Eve, He created them to live in a perfect world and He gave them only one command.

This command was that they were free to eat from any tree in the garden, but they should not eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil for if they eat from that tree, they will certainly die.

Now, despite Adam and Eve only having one rule to follow, they disobeyed God and they ate from the tree of knowledge of good and evil.

Many Christians believe that when Adam and Eve disobeyed God, this upset the balance and the harmony that God had created in the world and this introduced evil and sin.

Many Christians believe that because Adam and Eve were sinful, this means that humans are sinful by nature.

So we are born as sinful creatures.

And traditionally within Christianity, it's believed that all humans who have existed since Adam and Eve have inherited this tendency to sin.

And that means that humans have gained an urge to sin and disobey God from Adam and Eve.

Now, this concept is known as original sin.

Today, humans continue to sin and go against God's laws and wishes.

But despite this, God is still willing to save humanity from sin and its consequences through His grace.

Now, like you, Sofia is learning what it means to be saved by God's grace, but she's a bit unsure.

So she asks James who is a Roman Catholic.

Sophia says, "I understand that salvation means to be saved through the grace of God, but what is the grace of God?" James responds and he says this.

"Imagine that you are playing football and you accidentally kick the ball into the window of a house and smashed it." Now, imagine that the owner comes outside, sees the damage, but instead of telling you off, they tell you not to worry and that everybody makes mistakes.

You've done nothing to deserve this stranger's kindness and forgiveness, but they have given it to you anyway.

And this is like God's grace.

Now, this belief that God saves humans through His grace comes from the Bible.

And an example of where this is seen is Ephesians 2:8, which says this.

"For it is by grace you have been saved through faith.

And this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God." Now, I'd like you to pause the video and I'd like you to discuss or have a think about these two questions.

What does this passage say about God's grace and how might Christians interpret this? So pause the video and either talk to a partner or have a think to yourself.

Off you go.

So this passage says that God's grace is a gift and it's this gift that saves humans.

Now, this can be interpreted by Christians to support the belief that God's grace is unconditional love, and through God's grace, humans have the possibility of achieving salvation.

So humans have the possibility of going to heaven and spending eternal life with God.

So let's now check your understanding.

Which key word refers to the belief that humans are saved from sin through God's grace? A, forgiveness; B, resurrection; C, salvation; or D sacrament? Fantastic.

The correct answer is C.

Salvation is the key word that refers to the belief that humans are saved through God's grace.

Well done.

Now, some Christians believe that God's grace refers explicitly to the gift of faith in Jesus and the belief that His death and resurrection offer the forgiveness for sins and lead to life in heaven.

Now, for Christians who take this approach, they may believe that having belief and faith in Jesus is the only thing that's needed for salvation.

So the only thing that's needed for eternal life in heaven with God.

Now, other Christians believe that God's grace can actually be received in other ways as well as through faith in Jesus, and therefore they believe that there are other ways to achieve salvation.

I'd now like you to have a think or discuss with a partner what these other ways might be.

So for Christians who take the approach that there are other ways of achieving salvation, so with the means of salvation, how else might God offer His grace? So pause the video and either have a think to yourself or talk to a partner.

Off you go.

So as part of your thinking time or your discussion, you may have considered that salvation could come through the law of the Bible and following this law, or maybe you considered that salvation might come through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, or perhaps you considered special religious ceremonies like the sacraments, for example.

So let's check your understanding again.

Which of the following is not a means of salvation? A, sin; B, the Bible; C, Jesus Christ; or D, the Holy Spirit? Fantastic.

The correct answer is A, sin.

So sin is not a means of salvation.

Well done.

We're now going to take a look at the means of salvation in a bit more detail, starting with the law of the Bible.

So many Christians believe that following the laws that are found in the Bible can help humans on their journey towards salvation.

So on their journey towards eternal life in heaven.

And this is because God's law that's found in the Bible is very clear guidance on how humans should behave and how they should live.

The law of the Bible can also lead people towards having a belief and a faith in Jesus.

And the law of the Bible encourages good behaviour that's acceptable to God, and this good behaviour is sometimes referred to as good works.

Now, many Christians also believe that the Holy Spirit is a means of salvation, and this is because the Holy Spirit is believed to be God's active presence on earth.

And many Christians believe that the Holy Spirit has been present since the beginning, but also appeared during Pentecost.

Now, the Holy Spirit can lead people to salvation because the Holy Spirit guides people towards God through their actions.

The Holy Spirit also gives people strength in their faith and belief, and the Holy Spirit can empower people to share their faith with others.

Now, as well as this, some Christians believe that God's grace can come through the Holy Spirit during special ceremonies known as the sacraments.

So through baptism and the Eucharist, for example.

Now the Book of Acts in the New Testament shows how the Holy Spirit can guide people towards salvation.

And this is seen when the Holy Spirit descends on the apostles during Pentecost.

And we can read about this in Acts 2:2-4, which says this.

"Suddenly, a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.

They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.

All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." Now, I'd like you to pause the video and either talk to a partner, talk to me, or have a think to yourself.

How might Christians interpret this passage? Off you go.

So this passage can be interpreted as showing that God sent the Holy Spirit as a gift from heaven, and it can also be interpreted as showing that the Holy Spirit brings God's grace into the lives of people.

And in this passage, that's done through the Holy Spirit enabling the apostles to speak in tongues.

Okay, so now we've looked at some means of salvation.

Let's imagine that I've been asked to outline three Christian beliefs about salvation.

I've said that one Christian belief about salvation is that it comes through the death and resurrection of Jesus and that another belief about salvation is that it can come through following the law of the Bible.

Now, I've not finished my answer because I've only outlined two beliefs where the question asks for three.

So I would like you to outline a third Christian belief about Salvation.

So pause the video and have a go.

Okay, so you may have said that another Christian belief about salvation is that it can come through God's grace or the Holy Spirit, or you may have said both of these.

So well done.

It's now time for you to have a go at a task.

Lucas is explaining beliefs about salvation within Christianity.

He says, "One Christian belief about salvation is that salvation comes through God's grace, which is the undeserved gift of forgiveness and salvation.

Some Christians believe that this undeserved gift is the gift of faith in Jesus Christ and His sacrifice and believe that this faith leads to eternal life in heaven." Now, I would like you to add to Lucas's answer and write a paragraph explaining how the law of the Bible and the Holy Spirit can also lead to salvation.

In your response, you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

So pause the video and have a go.

Well done for your work during that task.

So you were asked to add to Lucas' answer and write a paragraph explaining how the law of the Bible and the Holy Spirit can also lead to salvation.

And in your response, you should have also referred to a source of wisdom and authority.

You response might look something like this.

Another Christian belief about salvation is that God's grace and the gift of salvation also comes through law and the Holy Spirit, as well as faith in Jesus.

The law of the Bible can encourage faith in Jesus and good works, which leads to salvation.

The Holy Spirit can also guide people towards God in their actions, similar to how the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles at Pentecost and gave them the ability to spread the word of God in other languages, which is found in Acts 2.

Now, what you can see here is the source of wisdom and authority I've used is from Acts 2.

You may have used a different source of wisdom and authority, and if you have, that is absolutely fine as long as it links to the point and the explanation that you've given.

So well done again for your work on that task.

We're now moving on to the second part of our lesson, which is to look at the role of Christ in salvation.

Now, for most Christians, Jesus plays an essential role in salvation, which means that most Christians believe salvation is possible through Jesus.

And this is because Jesus is God in human form, which we refer to as the incarnation.

Also, Jesus taught His followers about God, which included how they should live according to God's laws.

Most Christians also agree that Jesus' crucifixion and His resurrection also lead to salvation.

So let's check your understanding.

Which of the following is not a reason that salvation is possible through Jesus? A, Jesus was crucified; B, Jesus taught His followers to disobey God; C, Jesus was God in human form; or D, Jesus resurrected? Fantastic.

The correct answer is B.

Jesus did not teach His followers to disobey God, so this would not be a reason that Jesus can lead to salvation.

So well done.

We're now going to take a look at how Jesus makes salvation possible in a bit more detail, starting with how salvation is possible through the incarnation.

Now, this is because for most Christians, Jesus is the incarnation of God, which means Jesus is God, but in human form.

And this means that God recognised that humanity needed to be saved.

So He sent Himself to earth in the person of Jesus, and this was part of God's mission to save humanity from sin.

Now, salvation is also possible through Jesus' life, and this is because God spent His earthly life as Jesus guiding people through His teachings and through His actions.

And this means that Jesus taught people how to live according to God's laws and how to please God through their actions.

Now, many of Jesus's teachings also included teachings about the afterlife and the possibility of heaven.

So Jesus was trying to guide people towards this through His teachings and His actions.

Now, salvation is also made possible through Jesus's crucifixion, which is how His earthly life came to an end.

Now, most Christians agree that Jesus could have actually avoided His crucifixion because He was God, so He had the power and the ability to escape His crucifixion.

But Jesus chose not to do this and this is because He knew that His death, through crucifixion, would bring about a greater good.

And Jesus knew that His death was actually a sacrifice and that this sacrifice would repair the relationship between God and humans, which is known as atonement.

Now, like you, Laura is learning about the role of Christ in salvation, but she's unsure how Jesus' death was a sacrifice that could repair the relationship between God and humans.

Laura says this.

"I know that many Christians say that Jesus' death was a sacrifice that repaired the relationship between God and humans, but I don't understand how." Grace responds to Laura and she tries to explain.

Grace says this.

"Imagine that you damaged your school property.

Your head teacher would be upset with you and you might be asked to pay for the damage that you caused.

Now, imagine that you don't have enough money to pay for this damage yourself.

So your friend steps in and they pay for the damage on your behalf.

Your friend has made a sacrifice because they have given something up for you." Grace now explains how this example relates to Jesus' crucifixion.

Grace says, "Similar to how your head teacher is upset with you for damaging the school property, God has been upset with humans for breaking His rules.

In the same way that you must pay for the damage that you've caused to your school, you must also pay for the damage that your sins have caused to your relationship with God.

But because humans are imperfect, we're not able to fully pay for our sins in this life.

So Jesus stepped in and paid the price on our behalf just like how your friend stepped in and paid for the damage that you caused to your school.

Jesus sacrificed His life and died on the cross so that humans could be forgiven." Finally, salvation is also made possible through Jesus's resurrection.

And this is because when Jesus came back to life following His crucifixion, it confirmed that His death defeated evil.

And this is because it shows that God accepted Jesus' sacrifice as atonement.

So God accepted Jesus's sacrifice as the price for humanity's sin.

And this means that Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection restored the relationship with God and humans after it had been broken through sin.

Now, the role of Jesus in salvation is a central theme of the New Testament, and we see this, for example, in 1 John 2, which describes Jesus as this.

"He's the atoning sacrifice for our sins and not only for ours, but for the sins of the whole world." Now, I'd like you to pause the video and either talk to a partner, talk to me, or have a think to yourself.

How does this passage describe Jesus and how might Christians interpret this passage to show that salvation comes through Jesus? Off you go.

So this passage describes Jesus as the atoning sacrifice for the sins of humanity.

And many Christians interpret this as showing that salvation is possible because Jesus' death repaired the relationship between God and humans, and that means that humans can finally become closer to God and have the possibility of life in heaven.

Now as well as this, the Book of Acts 4:8-12 also highlights Jesus' role in salvation.

And we see this after Peter heals the man and he addresses the authorities and explains that the only way this healing was possible was through the power of Jesus.

Now as Peter explains, he tells the authorities that Jesus is the cornerstone and this means that Jesus is the foundation and is central to salvation.

So let's now check your understanding.

Here is an answer to the question, outline three Christian teachings about the role of Jesus in salvation.

The answer is missing some words, and I would like you to fill in the missing words.

So the answers are, Christianity teaches that salvation is possible through Jesus because His blank was a sacrifice.

The gospel of John teaches that Jesus is the blank sacrifice for our sins, and Peter taught that Jesus is the blank of salvation.

So pause the video and have a go at filling in the missing words.

Fantastic.

So the missing words are death, atoning, and cornerstone.

So the answer should read, Christianity teaches that salvation is possible through Jesus because His death was a sacrifice.

The gospel of John teaches that Jesus is the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

And Peter taught that Jesus is the cornerstone of salvation.

So well done fulfilling in the missing words.

It's time for a task.

So Jacob has been responding to this task.

Explain two Christian beliefs about the role of Jesus in salvation.

So far, Jacob has said, "One Christian belief about the role of Jesus in salvation is that Jesus' death was a sacrifice.

Many Christians believed that Jesus was willingly crucified because He wanted to pay the price for the sins of humanity, and this leads to salvation and the possibility of life in heaven." Now, I would like you to add to Jacob's answer to include another Christian belief about the role of Jesus in salvation.

and in your response, you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

So pause the video and have a go.

Welcome for your work during that task.

So you were asked to add to Jacob's answer to include another Christian belief about the role of Jesus in salvation, and you will also asked to refer to a source of wisdom and authority in your response.

Your response might be similar to this.

Another Christian belief about Jesus's role in salvation is that Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection led to atonement and restored humans' relationship with God.

1 John 2 refers to Jesus as the atoning sacrifice for the sins of humanity.

This means that Jesus' death and resurrection was accepted as a sacrifice leading to atonement and it restored the relationship between God and humans.

Now what you can see here is that I've used 1 John 2 as my source of wisdom and authority.

You may have used a different source of wisdom and authority that better supports the point that you've given.

And if you have, that is absolutely fine.

So well done again for working on that task.

We're now moving on to the final part of our lesson, which is to look at the importance and influence of these beliefs.

So let's start by taking a look at why these beliefs about salvation are important.

Some shares why she thinks beliefs about salvation might be important for Christians today.

She says, "I think that beliefs about salvation are important to Christians today because these beliefs provide them with clarity on what's necessary for salvation and entering heaven in the afterlife." Now, I'd also like you to consider why beliefs about salvation might be important for Christians today.

So pause the video and either talk to a partner or have a think to yourself.

Off you go.

So as part of your thinking time or your discussion, you may have considered that beliefs about salvation reinforce the belief that Jesus' death is an atoning sacrifice.

You may have also considered that these beliefs actually show that God is omnibenevolent and all loving, and this is because God has offered to save humanity even though we have sinned.

You may have considered that it also confirms the belief in the Trinity through beliefs about the Holy Spirit as a means of salvation.

Or perhaps you considered that these beliefs can actually help Christians make moral decisions and guide the decisions that they make.

So let's now check your understanding.

Which of the following is not a reason that beliefs about salvation are important for Christians? A, they show God is malevolent; B, they show that God is omnibenevolent; C, they confirm belief in the Trinity; or D, they reinforce the belief in Jesus' sacrifice? Fantastic.

The correct answer is A.

Well done.

Now like you, Aisha has been learning about Christian beliefs in salvation and she has a question.

Aisha asks.

"I've learned that when beliefs are important to people, they can influence the way they think and behave.

Do Christian beliefs about the means of salvation have this impact too?" Now, for many Christians, the answer to Aisha's question is yes.

Beliefs about salvation can and do impact how Christians think and behave.

We're now going to hear from some Christians and they're going to explain how their beliefs about salvation influence them starting with Tia.

Tia is a Methodist Christian and she says, "I believe that the Bible makes it clear that salvation comes through faith in Jesus and that humans must choose light, which is faith in Jesus over darkness, which is sin.

And this teaching is found in John 3:10-21.

This influences me to put my faith and trust in Jesus as the Saviour." Next we have David.

David is an Anglican Christian and he also explains how his beliefs about salvation influence him.

David says this.

"My beliefs about the role of Jesus in salvation influence me to follow Jesus' teachings and do good works.

This is because I believe that if Jesus was willing to sacrifice His life for my sins, I should make the effort to follow His teachings and live my life in a way that shows God I'm grateful for Jesus' sacrifice.

My job as a doctor is one example of how I try to live my life according to Jesus' teachings.

I also volunteer at a homeless shelter in my spare time." Now, we have Danielle.

She's a Roman Catholic Christian, and she also explains how her beliefs about salvation influence her.

She says, "My beliefs about the means of salvation influence me in a number of ways.

Number one, I have faith in Jesus' sacrifice as an act of God's grace, and I demonstrate this belief through worship and prayer.

Number two, I follow the laws of the Bible to ensure that I'm living in a way that God wants me to and avoiding sin.

And number three, I believe that I can receive God's grace through the sacraments and I celebrate the Eucharist." Finally, we have Asher who is a Pentecostal Christian, and he says this.

"Like many Christians, I believe that salvation comes through the grace of God and that Jesus' sacrifice is a significant part of this.

However, I also believe that the Holy Spirit helps guide people towards salvation.

This belief influenced my life in many ways.

For example, I worship frequently because I believe that the Holy Spirit is present during worship and can guide me towards salvation." So now we've seen that there are a number of reasons why beliefs about salvation are important for Christians, and we've seen that the importance of these beliefs can lead to these beliefs having an influence on Christian lives.

Let's imagine that I've been asked to outline three reasons that beliefs about salvation are important for Christians.

I've said that beliefs about salvation are important for Christians because they show that Jesus' death provides atonement.

I've also said that beliefs about salvation are important for Christians because they show that God is omnibenevolent.

Now, I've not finished my answer because I've only outlined two reasons and the question asked for three.

So I'd now like you to outline a third reason why salvation is important for Christians.

So pause the video and have a go.

Okay, so you may have said that Beliefs about salvation are important for Christians because they confirm the Trinity through the Holy Spirit, or maybe you said that beliefs about salvation are important because they encourage Christians to do good works.

So well done and thank you for finishing my answer.

It's now time for you to have a go at a task.

Alex has written part of an answer responding to this task.

Explain two reasons why salvation is important for Christians.

Alex has said, "Salvation refers to the deliverance from sin and its consequences.

Salvation is important for Christians because it reminds them that God is all loving.

This is supported by Ephesians, which states that salvation is an undeserved gift from God.

This highlights the importance of salvation for Christians because it confirms existing beliefs about the nature of God." Now, I would like you to add to Alex's answer, to include another paragraph explaining a second reason why salvation is important for Christians.

Here's some guidance that you might like to use when responding to the task.

You might like to offer a point, so give another reason why salvation is important for Christians.

You could then back this up with a source of wisdom and authority.

So say that this is supported by or state something that the Bible says.

You may then develop your point and your source of wisdom or authority and explain how this shows the importance of salvation.

So pause the video and have a go.

Welcome for your work on that task.

So you were asked to add to Alex's answer to include another paragraph explaining a second reason why salvation is important for Christians.

And your response may be similar to this.

Another reason why salvation is important to Christians is because it confirms that Jesus' death brings about atonement.

This is supported by John 1 2:2, which describes Jesus as the atoning sacrifice for human sin.

This shows the importance of salvation in restoring the relationship between God and humans through Jesus's sacrifice and bringing humans closer to God.

So well done again for your work during that task.

We've now reached the end of our lesson on salvation and the role of Christ.

But before we finish, let's take a look at some of the key things that we've learned today.

So we've learned that salvation means being saved from sin and the punishment for sin through God's grace and that salvation is necessary because humans have created a separation between themselves and God through sin.

We've also seen that ways that salvation can be achieved include through God's grace, the law of the Bible, and through the Holy Spirit.

We've also seen that most Christians agree that Jesus' death and resurrection provide salvation, and this is possible because Jesus' death allows for atonement between God and humans.

And finally, we saw that beliefs about salvation are important for Christians, and this is because they show God's nature, they reinforce beliefs and God behaviour, and they can also influence practises like worship.

So a huge well done for all of your work in this lesson.

It has been wonderful learning with you today.