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In Christian theology, redemption (Ancient Greek: Ἀπολύτρωσις, apolutrosis) refers to the deliverance of Christians from sin and its consequences. [1] Christians believe that all people are born into a state of sin and separation from God, and that redemption is a necessary part of salvation in order to obtain eternal life. [2]
Limited atonement (also called definite atonement [1] or particular redemption) is a doctrine accepted in some Christian theological traditions. It is particularly associated with the Reformed tradition and is one of the five points of Calvinism .
Redemption, the fifth volume of the television show Heroes; see Heroes season 4 24: Redemption , a 2008 2-hour TV movie bridging the 6th and 7th seasons of the television series 24 "Redemption", the fourteenth episode of the BBC television series Blake's 7
In the New Testament, redemption can refer both to deliverance from sin and to freedom from captivity. [1] Although the gospels do not use the title "Redeemer", the idea of redemption occurs in several of Paul's letters. Leon Morris says that "Paul uses the concept of redemption primarily to speak of the saving significance of the death of ...
It may also be called deliverance or redemption from sin and its effects. [4] Depending on the religion or even denomination, salvation is considered to be caused either only by the grace of God (i.e. unmerited and unearned), or by faith, good deeds (works), or a combination thereof. Religions often emphasize that man is a sinner by nature and ...
Proponents view the title Co-Redemptrix as not implying that Mary participates as equal part in the redemption of the human race, since Christ is the only redeemer. [11] Mary herself needed redemption and was redeemed by Jesus Christ. Being redeemed by Christ, implies that she cannot be his equal part in the redemption process. [12]
From hero to zero. Ten years ago, Russell Wilson was the talk of the NFL. He had led the Seahawks to a dominant victory at Super Bowl 48, the franchise’s first ever title, in just his second ...
Redemptionis donum (English: The gift of the Redemption) is a post-synodal apostolic exhortation of Pope John Paul II, signed on 25 March 1984.. Written at the sole initiative of the Pope, the document speaks of religious consecration in the light of the mystery of Redemption.