Meaning
Only Christians are saved
Types
Restricted access exclusivism (RAE)
Universal access exclusivism (UAE)
RAE
“I am the way the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through me” (John)
All humans sin and God saves a few out of benevolence; these people will be pious Christians (Calvin)
UAE
Jesus’ salvation restored humanity and God wishes to save everyone. People will have the chance to convert at death
Catholic Church
Salvation is through the church. A person must be baptised and live a faithful life to be saved