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'''Soteriology''' is the theological theorem that deals with the study of [[salvation]]. | '''Soteriology''' is the theological theorem that deals with the study of [[salvation]]. | ||
It is intended to | It is intended to explore how humanity can be saved from sin and its consequences, the role of [[Jesus Christ]] in salvation, and the means by which individuals receive salvation, whether through faith, grace, works, or other theological concepts. Soteriology addresses questions like the nature of salvation, the process of being saved, and the ultimate goal of salvation, which is typically eternal life with God. | ||
Soteriology was the main area of study of [[John Calvin]] and is the main focus of [[Calvinism]]. | Soteriology was the main area of study of [[John Calvin]] and is the main focus of [[Calvinism]]. | ||
==See also== | |||
[[Manicheaism]]: A heretical form of fatalistic soteriology | |||
[[Hyper-Calvinism]]: A detirministic soteriological system | |||
[[Calvinism]]: The orthodox soteriological system, emphasising that salvation is of God's grace and power alone | |||
[[Molinism]]: A soteriological system that claims to be a middle ground between Calvinists and Arminians | |||
[[Arminianism]]: A soteriological system that posits that God predestines those he knew would choose him anyway | |||
[[Pelagianism]]: A heretical soteriology based in a radical conception of free will | |||
Latest revision as of 13:43, 10 March 2026
Soteriology is the theological theorem that deals with the study of salvation.
It is intended to explore how humanity can be saved from sin and its consequences, the role of Jesus Christ in salvation, and the means by which individuals receive salvation, whether through faith, grace, works, or other theological concepts. Soteriology addresses questions like the nature of salvation, the process of being saved, and the ultimate goal of salvation, which is typically eternal life with God.
Soteriology was the main area of study of John Calvin and is the main focus of Calvinism.
See also
Manicheaism: A heretical form of fatalistic soteriology
Hyper-Calvinism: A detirministic soteriological system
Calvinism: The orthodox soteriological system, emphasising that salvation is of God's grace and power alone
Molinism: A soteriological system that claims to be a middle ground between Calvinists and Arminians
Arminianism: A soteriological system that posits that God predestines those he knew would choose him anyway
Pelagianism: A heretical soteriology based in a radical conception of free will
