Read Grenz, Created for Community, chapters 4 and 6. Use book, chapter, verse, and version when citing the Bible, e.g. (John 3:16, NW). Then write a 1,000-word Theology of Salvation Paper reflecting upon the following elements: 1. Answer the question: what is sin? 2. What are the negative results of sin in our lives? 3. How does the death of Jesus on the cross solve our sin problem? 4. Explore (quote and explain) one scripture that describes Jesus as a ransom:
5. Explore one scripture that describes Jesus as our substitute: 6. Explore one scripture that describes Jesus as our reconciler: 7. Conclude by summarizing how these truths apply to the student’s own life.