In Gnosticism

In Gnosticism we see a theology centered around two ideas: that a "divine spark" which resides in all of humanity, that of the divine in everyone, the Christ Within.  It is this Divine spark itself, this infinite power within human beings, that is the means of salvation. It is the universal root, which exists as a potential in everyone.

Gnostic thought also teaches us that the process of salvation represents a universal principle that Jesus demonstrated for humanity so that people could follow his example.
We are responsible for our own salvation.  We are charged to seek after the knowledge that is necessary for us to reach an enlightened state. In Gnostic thought Jesus is our guide.