Every Woman a Theologian by Phylicia Masonheimer
Week 5: Chapter 4 — Soteriology: How Are We Saved?
Read Chapter 4 of Every Woman a Theologian. Key passages: Ephesians 2:1–10; Romans 3:21–26; John 3:16–17; Titus 3:4–7.
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Salvation is the hinge on which all of Christian faith turns — Masonheimer walks us through what the gospel actually is, cutting through both legalistic distortions and cheap-grace shortcuts.
Discussion Questions
8 questions1.Masonheimer covers several key terms in soteriology: justification, sanctification, and glorification. In your own words, how do these three relate to each other as stages or aspects of salvation? Which of the three do you think about most in your daily life, and which do you neglect?
2.She explains the concept of grace — that salvation is entirely God's gift, not earned by human effort. How does she distinguish between grace that is 'cheap' (requiring nothing of us) and grace that is 'costly' (requiring everything of Christ on our behalf)? Why does the distinction matter?
3.The chapter addresses atonement — how Christ's death deals with our sin. Masonheimer explains concepts like substitution and propitiation. How would you explain, in plain language, what it means that Jesus died 'for' us? What difference does it make whether this is understood correctly?