The question of whether salvation is available to all or only to a chosen few is a debated topic in Christian theology. Some believe in the concept of predestination, where only a select group of individuals, known as the elect, are chosen for salvation. Others believe that salvation is available to all who accept it. Ultimately, the answer to this question depends on one's interpretation of scripture and theological beliefs.
You don't, if you were predestined to be in the elect you will be saved, if not you won't. You get no choice in the matter.
You yourself have to ask Jesus to cone into your heart abd be saved. You aren't saved because your parents are saved or anyone around you. You have to ask for salvation for urself
Different Christian denominations have varying beliefs about who is saved. Some believe in predestination, where only the elect are chosen for salvation, while others believe in free will, where individuals have the choice to accept salvation. Ultimately, it depends on one's interpretation of scripture and their theological perspective.
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.
The "elect" are those Christians who are saved; it is a concept from Calvinism. Since God is omniscient, he already knows who is saved and who is not. These people may or may not know they are saved themselves, but either way they are the "elect."
Calvinists believe in the doctrine of predestination, which means that God has already chosen who will be saved. Therefore, Calvinists ascertain their salvation by looking for signs of God's grace in their lives, such as faith, good works, and perseverance in their beliefs. They believe that these signs are evidence of being among the chosen elect.
There is no such thing as salvation by works, only salvation through grace.
Salvation History is the story of how God saved his people
False. Martin Luther believed that humans gain salvation through grace alone. He believed there was nothing anyone could do to make them worthy of salvation, but that it was only through God's grace and mercy that anyone could be saved. This did not mean, however, that faith and good works were to be ignored, but rather that they could not buy salvation.
The bible says you are saved by grace , and not by your great deeds.
Yes, those who are not chosen or elected can still be saved through faith and repentance.
There is a theological debate about whether a saved person can lose their salvation, with various perspectives among different Christian denominations. Some believe in the concept of "eternal security" where once saved, a person cannot lose their salvation. Others believe that it is possible for a saved person to walk away from their faith and reject their salvation. Ultimately, this is a complex issue that varies depending on one's theological beliefs.