Means of salvation
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain Christian beliefs about the means of salvation, including the importance and influence of these beliefs.
Key learning points
- Salvation refers to being saved from the consequences of sin through God’s grace.
- Means of salvation include grace and Jesus' sacrifice, biblical law and the Holy Spirit; beliefs about these differ.
- Beliefs about salvation can reinforce central beliefs such as Jesus' sacrifice, resurrection and the Trinity.
- Christian practices, such as worship, can be influenced by beliefs about the means of salvation.
Keywords
Grace - the unconditional and generous love that God shows to people who do not deserve it
Holy Spirit - the third Person of the Trinity; believed to be present with believers since Pentecost and active on earth
Salvation - being saved; the belief that through God’s grace, Jesus’ death and resurrection brought about salvation for humanity
Common misconception
The means of salvation are grace, Jesus, biblical law and the Holy Spirit, which are distinct and separate from each other.
These concepts are intertwined. Grace can come through Jesus, the law of the Bible and the Holy Spirit.
Teacher tip
You may wish to remind students of Christian beliefs about the Trinity (specifically the Holy Spirit) and the crucifixion of Jesus prior to this lesson.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The Christian belief that God is one but made up of three distinct persons is called the .
Q2.Which member of the Christian Godhead gives life?
Q3.Which member of the Christian Godhead was crucified for humanity's sins?
Q4.Which of these is the definition of sin?
Q5.Which of the following is a sin but is not against the law?
Q6.Which of the following is not a Christian belief about the afterlife?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to the correct definitions.
the unconditional love that God shows to people who do not deserve it
the third Person of the Trinity; present with believers on earth
being saved by God’s grace through Jesus’ death and resurrection
Q2.Which of these statements is true?
Q3.Why is salvation necessary according to Christianity?
Q4.What word is missing from the following Bible verse? “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the of God”.
Q5.Which of the following are ways that the belief in salvation might influence Christians?
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