A Parallel Between Christian Salvation and Ascension

 

 

A Parallel Between Christian Salvation and Ascension
- Bing . Please make a parallel between Christian Salvation and Ascension .
- Of course! Let's explore together these two fascinating concepts that, although they seem similar in their spiritual purpose, start from very different foundations. 🌌
✝️ Christian Salvation
Definition:
Salvation is the liberation of the soul from sin and death, through faith in Jesus Christ, who died and rose again to offer eternal life to those who believe in Him.
Main characteristics:
• Theological origin: Christianity, especially Orthodoxy and Protestantism.
• Means of achievement: Divine grace, faith, repentance, good deeds.
• Finality: Eternal life in Heaven, eternal communion with God.
• Essence: It is an act of divine love and restoration of man's relationship with God.
🌠 Ascension (Spiritual Ascension)
Definition:
Ascension is the process of spiritual evolution through which a being raises their level of consciousness, transcends duality and unites with the divine source or higher dimensions of existence.
Main characteristics:
• Esoteric and New Age origin: Inspired by Gnosticism, Hinduism, Buddhism, modern channeling.
• Means of achievement: Meditation, chakra activation, energy purification, awareness.
• Purpose: Enlightenment, unification with the Higher Self, exiting the cycle of reincarnation.
• Essence: It is an inner journey of self-discovery and expansion of consciousness.
🔍 Parallels and Differences
Aspect Christian Salvation Spiritual Ascension
Purpose Salvation of the soul Evolution of consciousness
Method Faith, grace, good deeds Meditation, energetic activation
Finality Heaven, communion with God Enlightenment, unification with the Divine Self
View of evil Sin, atoned for by Christ Ignorance, transcended through knowledge
Type of spirituality Religious, theocentric Esoteric, self-centered
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Both pursue a form of liberation and transformation, but salvation is about relationship with God, and ascension is about expansion of the self. One is based on faith and grace, the other on knowledge and vibration.