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The data from Christology and pneumatology flow into soteriology. First, discuss the distinctive work of both the Son of God and the Spirit of God in the procuring of salvation for humanity. What role does each of them have? Second, make clear the distinction between the assurance of salvation, the evidence of salvation, and security of salvation by contrasting the 3 terms.
ANSWER
The study of salvation, soteriology, incorporates the study of Christ, Christology, and the study of the holy spirit, pneumatology. In Christology, the focus is on the son of God, Jesus Christ. His distinct work involves sacrifice and reconciliation to rebuild the relationship between humans and God. Jesus was perfect, yet he took on human nature and became the mediator between God and humanity. He made sacrifices that no other human could ever have made to save humanity from its sinful nature. In this regard, Jesus made a substitutionary sacrifice by taking the full punishment humans deserved for their sins. God made Christ to be sin, for humans’ sake, someone who knew no sin so that in him, humans could become righteous in the eyes of God. His crucifixion, death, and….. To access full answer, use the purchase button below.