The concept of Salvation in Christianity
Synonyms: Deliverance, Redemption, Rescue, Liberation, Release, Safety, Preservation, Emancipation
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Christian concept of 'Salvation'
From: Ante-nicene Fathers
(1) This is the reward that God offers for repenting, and is offered by an oath, and it is what God highly commends, and what he attests on oath.[1] (2) The text refers to a concept that a group of people vainly promise to themselves, as it can only be obtained through a specific figure.[2] (3) This is where the labour spent in arranging the hair renders service, and is where we should focus our efforts.[3] (4) This refers to the state of being saved or delivered from spiritual peril, which is the ultimate goal of many believers.[4] (5) The text references the act of deliverance for humanity, suggesting a rescue from moral or spiritual ruin and the attainment of a favorable outcome.[5]
From: Expositions of Holy Scripture
(1) This is the wall and bulwark of the ideal-real city, encompassing both negative and positive blessings, including the removal of evil and the investiture with good.[6] (2) The text describes salvation as a blessing received through faith, and how it leads to the experience of peace and the importance of faith in retaining it.[7] (3) This is the central aim of the Gospel, involving the removal of evil and the inclusion of all good for every part of a person's nature, as the text defines it.[8] (4) Salvation is described as a kind of nebula made up of many unresolved stars, and it takes its rise from the deep heart of God Himself, according to the text.[9] (5) The concept of salvation is central, and the text discusses it as a past gift, a progressive process, and a future reality.[10]
From: Hymns for Christian Devotion
(1) The act of deliverance or rescue, which is requested to be bestowed upon the speaker when the divine entity returns to liberate the chosen, demonstrating a plea for divine intervention and grace.[11] (2) This is the name given to the walls, symbolizing a state of being saved or delivered from difficulties, offering a sense of security.[12] (3) When redemption governs our inner selves, it is the moment when grace overcomes the influence of wrongdoing, establishing its dominion.[13] (4) It is an exclamation expressing a joyful sound, offering pleasure to the ears, acting as a remedy for any injury, and providing comfort for any worries that are present.[14] (5) Humble souls shall know salvation, indicating a form of redemption or deliverance for those who are humble.[15]
From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)
(1) Salvation is not so much the present realization of the redemptive value of Christ’s atoning work as a movement commencing here and now towards that realization in all its fulness.[16] (2) It is the general term used in scripture that represents any kind of gracious rescue provided by God, specifically referring to spiritual redemption from sin and its consequences as foretold by the Old Testament prophets and realized in the mission and work of Jesus Christ, the Savior.[17] (3) The act of being saved from sin and its consequences, leading to a state of health or safety.[18] (4) The deliverance from sin and its consequences, closely tied to the concept of confession in the New Testament.[19]
From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository
(1) Salvation is the result of Jesus's visit to Zacchaeus's house, which came to the house because Zacchaeus was a son of Abraham.[20]
From: Summa Theologica (English translation)
(1) The act of being saved from sin, which requires the reception of sacraments, and confession is necessary for those who have fallen into mortal actual sin, and can be achieved through the sacraments.[21] (2) This refers to the act of being saved, and the text discusses whether Penance is necessary for it.[22] (3) The act of being saved, which necessitates believing in the mystery of Christ and the Trinity, differing according to times and persons.[23] (4) This is the act of being saved from sin and its consequences, and the text indicates that communication with an excommunicated person is permitted in matters concerning salvation.[24] (5) The concept refers to the state that Christ's Passion ultimately achieves for individuals, as it is the outcome of the actions undertaken and the power of God.[25]
The concept of Salvation in local and regional sources
Salvation, in this context, is portrayed as the ultimate goal of the narrative, emphasizing its significance in benefiting the masses and serving as a pivotal outcome of the story's intention.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Salvation is the ultimate goal achieved through death, representing the awakening from the dream of life, and is attained after repentance and purification of the soul.[26] (2) The ultimate state of liberation and freedom, attained through the process of self-discovery and consciousness.[27] (3) Spiritual liberation or liberation from the cycle of rebirth in Hindu belief, often achieved through spiritual practices.[28] (4) The state of being free from the cycle of rebirth, achieved through the cessation of Karma.[29] (5) The ultimate goal in every religion, achievable through individual effort and not through coercive means.[30]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The author indicates that the success of the publication is directly linked to the possibility of achieving this, signifying a significant spiritual outcome.[31] (2) This is a term that is not in their language, but they view it as freedom from bondage, according to the speaker.[32] (3) This is the ultimate goal for every soul, according to dualists, and it is achieved by getting out of the universe, which is mixed with good and evil.[33] (4) The act of being saved from sin or evil, and living with God, with the text stating that it is found anywhere.[34] (5) Salvation is the eventual triumph when all the slavery of nature is blown away; it is also known as Nirvana or freedom.[35]
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) The ultimate goal of spiritual practice, signifying liberation from the cycle of birth and death.[36] (2) Spiritual liberation or deliverance often sought through devotion and the grace of God.[37]
From: Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
(1) Salvation was the outcome that the story was intended to bring about, as it was described as being profitable to the salvation of many.[38]