More generally, the concept of 'natural law' was invoked to explain how pagans could use their reason to obey a moral code, without managing to attain salvation.

The lights in the water and under trees are believed to help fishes, insects and birds who saw the light to attain salvation.

Spirituals, on the other handthose who obtain this great giftare the only class that will eventually attain salvation.

Directly negates any need for good works to attain salvation.

The exact understanding of what it means to attain salvation varies somewhat among denominations.