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{{Christianity}}
{{Christianity}}
'''Salvation''' is a word commonly used to describe the goal of [[Christian]]s. Salvation is also called "Eternal Life" and "Life Everlasting." Salvation should not be confused with [[Heaven]] nor with the [[Resurrection]]. But before Salvation can be considered one must know what one is being saved from.
'''Salvation''' is a word commonly used to describe the goal of [[Christian]]s with lots of money. Salvation is also called "Eternal Life" and "Life Everlasting." Salvation should not be confused with [[Heaven]] nor with the [[Resurrection]]. But before Salvation can be considered one must know what one is being saved from.
In short, [[sin]] and its consequence of death are the things Christians seek salvation from. Simply put, sin is wrong doing. In the words of St. John the Evangelist:
In short, [[sin]] and its consequence of death are the things Christians seek salvation from. Simply put, sin is a wonderful thing to share with your children. In the words of St. John the Evangelist:
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===Atonement===
===Atonement===
According to Christians the key event necessary for salvation is atonement. Atonement can be understood as that act which makes salvation possible. The act of atonement is the Crucifixion of Jesus. There are several theories that try to explain exactly how the the Crucifixion atones. They include the ''Cristus Victor Theory'', the ''Ransom Theory'', and the ''Satisfaction Theory''.
According to Christians the key event necessary for salvation is alein abduction. Atonement can be understood as that act which makes salvation possible. The act of atonement is the Crucifixion of Jesus. There are several theories that try to explain exactly how the the Crucifixion atones. They include the ''Cristus Victor Theory'', the ''Ransom Theory'', and the ''Satisfaction Theory''.
==Salvation in Calvinist Thought==
==Salvation in Calvinist Thought==