Tuesday, August 12, 2014

The Path To Salvation Is A Journey

By Tanisha Berg


Salvation is universally understood concept that one can find in everyday life. The path to salvation is very intimate and involves a personal journey of sorts. Though there are different faiths, religions, and gods; all people understand that salvation is the concept of being delivered from harm.

Deliverance from sin is considered as a way for a human soul to be saved from the punishments of missing the mark in most religions, and can be also referred to as deliverance or redemption. This concept is considered to be a combination of one's personal effort to repent for wrong-doings and the diving grace of a deity. All religions, although they may have overlapping terminology, agree that resurrection is a different but similar concept than salvation, being that the former is the deliverance from biological death.

The study of soteriology examines the concept of salvation. One compares different ideas between religions about how deliverance from sin is achieved. It seems as though this common concept is quite prevalent among a wide range of different religious cultures.

Soteriology provides two different meanings for salvation. A general spiritual definition is that one's soul is saved from an unfortunate eternal destiny. The more religious definition from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam is that a divine action is taken to save someone.

You can recognize God in your daily life, as He presents himself in many different ways. You can use certain tools to find deliverance, even if you want to strengthen your faith or are lacking it all together. One of the most important tools is to pray every morning. This will help you remember to spend your day seeking deliverance from sin, and will give you peace of mind. Thank God, have a conversation with Him, and ask for guidance.

As you live through your day, pay attention to all your surroundings. You'll find evidence of God's work everywhere you look. You might feel Him in a song as you make the long commute back home from work, or in nature as you walk through a park. Even hearing a child's laugh can remind you of Him. Take notes of these experiences so you can look back on them when you're having a hard day. Additionally, try to find salvation by giving to others. This will help you take the focus off your fears and selfish needs.

Another tool in seeking deliverance from sin is to regularly practice your faith. The more you seek His presence, the closer you are to salvation. Often go to church, synagogue, mosque, or anywhere you feel is right for you. You should spend your time with similar-minded people who also seek deliverance from sin, and meet new people who also share your beliefs.

Finding God is not a simple and easy task. You'll have to accept that you may have to spend quite a long time just practicing and being patient. These mentioned tips do not make a complete list, and should be used merely as a starting line for your endeavor. Keep on studying and practicing your belief to make your faith stronger.




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