Roman Catholic AnswerThe Catholic Church does not deny individual access to salvation, It exists to try to bring people to salvation.
Jerome P. Theisen has written: 'The ultimate church and the promise of salvation' -- subject(s): Christianity, History of doctrines, Mission of the church, Salvation, Salvation outside the church
No, the salvation army does not donate to it.
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The church at large is not, in and of itself, a means to faith or salvation. God has chosen individual believers to share the message of the gospel. It is the Holy Spirit who prepares people's hearts and minds to receive and believe the gospel. No one can come to faith in Christ without the Spirit drawing them (John 6). Typically, a person will hear or read about what Christ has done for us and, when drawn by the Spirit, will want to know more. As God's word is shared with them the Spirit leads them to faith and salvation. It is often believers, as members of the "church," who share the "word" with them. In this way the church participates in bringing people to salvation.
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Presbyterians believe that Salvation is received through the Grace of God. Although the individual can exercise free will, God first chooses the elect to be saved. In the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) it is generally believed that God chooses everyone for salvation because God's Love and Grace have no limits.
J. V. Bainvel has written: 'Nature et surnaturel' -- subject(s): Accessible book 'Is there salvation outside the Catholic Church?' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Catholic Church, Catholic authors, Doctrinal and controversial works, Doctrines, Salvation 'Is there a salvation outside the Catholic Church?' -- subject(s): Salvation outside the church 'And the light shines in the darkness' 'De ecclesia Christi' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Church
The Catholic Church's assurance of salvation is based on faith in Jesus Christ, following the teachings of the Church, receiving the sacraments, and living a life of good works and repentance.
To put it simply, the role of the Church is to mediate salvation.
The church, more specifically the pew he is in in the forefront of the church.
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