Requirements of Salvation

The concept of salvation (being saved) implies that there is something that we need to be saved from. For more on this topic, see Sin (Hamartiology). The word for salvation in Greek can have a wide variety of meanings. The purpose of this passage is the same question that the rich young ruler asks Jesus in Luke 18:18 "... Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” There are a variety of positions that people take on what is required to earn salvation.

Currently, the plan for the website is to have requirements of salvation be a RESULTS page instead of a SURVEY PAGE. The main reason for this is that the criteria for salvation span across numerous other topics (Baptism, Holy Spirit, meaning of repentance, etc.). Consequently, it's easier to define the impact of other beliefs ON salvation.

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Legacy

1. Universalism - Absolutely Nothing

Universalists believe that there is nothing that an individual needs to do to inherit eternal life or an eventual restored relationship with God. One line of reasoning contends that Jesus' is strong enough, that God is merciful enough, blood covers all of humanity