Category Archives: Salvation
Can a Christian lose their salvation?
Can a Christian Lose Their Salvation: This is point of vehement controversy within the Christian church. While many Protestants make the claim that salvation, once earned, can never be lost. Many Catholics make the claim that salvation is conditioned upon whether or not an individual still wishes to be saved. The primary reason for this [...]
Can someone who has never heard the Gospel be saved?
Can someone who has never heard the Gospel be saved: As Christians we are instructed to do one thing: “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). This “Great Commission” is the sole obligation of any Christian. For 2000 years the Christian church has done just this; introduced the message of Christ, what we [...]
Why is blood required for salvation?
Why is blood required for salvation: The requirement for blood to achieve salvation is due to what blood represents. According to Christian and Jewish tradition, blood represents life. For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is [...]
Does the New Covenant make the Old Covenant obsolete?
Does the New Covenant make the Old Covenant obsolete: In the Old Covenant, salvation was found by looking forward to the death of Christ (see: How were people saved in the Old Testament). In the New Covenant, salvation is found by looking back the death of Christ. For this reason, Paul calls the Old Covenant obsolete; replaced [...]
Are Christians still under the Old Covenant?
Are Christians Still Under the Old Covenant: A lot of confusion has arisen regarding the Laws of Moses and the Old Covenant. The fulfillment of the Laws of Moses by Christ has lead many Christians to conclude the laws in their entirety are expired. Still other Christians believe the Church is obligated to follow the Laws of [...]