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John 3:16 is the sixteenth verse in the third chapter of the Gospel of John, one of the four gospels in the New Testament.It is the most popular verse from the Bible [1] and is a summary of one of Christianity's central doctrines—the relationship between the Father (God) and the Son of God (Jesus).
Eternal security, also known as "once saved, always saved" is the belief providing Christian believers with absolute assurance of their final salvation.Its development, particularly within Protestantism, has given rise to diverse interpretations, especially in relation with the defining aspects of theological determinism, libertarian free will and the significance of personal perseverance.
Free grace theologians distinguish between discipleship and salvation, holding that discipleship is a condition of an enhanced experience of life (eternal rewards), but not necessary for salvation. Discipleship is also not viewed as an inevitable result of salvation, as free grace theology allows for a true Christian to not respond to the call ...
The metaphor in this verse implies that the path of sin is an easy one to follow, and that one will do so without conscious effort not to. Davies and Allison note that the notion of vice being a far easier path than virtue is a common one to most religions. The verse seems clear that it is only a minority that will find and follow God's path.
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]
In that context, the word Hosanna seems to be a "special kind of respect" given to the one who saves, saved, will save, or is saving now. If so Hosanna means "a special honor to the one who saves." The literal interpretation "Save, now!", [5] based on Psalm 118:25, does not fully explain the occurrence of the word. [3]
In Christianity, salvation (also called deliverance or redemption) is the saving of human beings from sin and its consequences [a] —which include death and separation from God—by Christ's death and resurrection, [1] and the justification entailed by this salvation.
Now the glory for the cross and shame; Once the loss of all for Jesus, But now the eternal gain. Trials and sorrow here have found their meaning Mysteries their explanation; Safe, forever in the sunlight gleaming Of His eternal salvation. Salvation Army funerals are typically upbeat and are a celebration of the words "Servant of Christ, well done!"