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noun(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
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nouna means of preserving from harm or unpleasantness
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nounsaving someone or something from harm or from an unpleasant situationtype of:
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nounthe state of being saved or preserved from harmtype of:
Definition that contains salvation
- saving bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
- luther German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)
- redeeming bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
- predestination (theology) being determined in advance; especially the doctrine (usually associated with Calvin) that God has foreordained every event throughout eternity (including the final salvation of mankind)
- redemptive bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
- predetermination (theology) being determined in advance; especially the doctrine (usually associated with Calvin) that God has foreordained every event throughout eternity (including the final salvation of mankind)
- liberation theology a form of Christian theology (developed by South American Roman Catholics) that emphasizes social and political liberation as the anticipation of ultimate salvation
- mahayana one of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing a common search for universal salvation especially through faith alone; the dominant religion of China and Tibet and Japan
- cargo cult a religious cult that anticipates a time of joy, serenity, and justice when salvation comes
- preordination (theology) being determined in advance; especially the doctrine (usually associated with Calvin) that God has foreordained every event throughout eternity (including the final salvation of mankind)