'''Major Theories of the {{Infobox_Contents |topic_name = Atonement'''|* subtopics = Views on atonement - [[Ransom theory]], [[Satisfaction theory]], [[Penal substitution theory]], [[Moral-influence theory]], [[Substitutionary TheoryGovernmental theory]]* [[Incarnational TheorySin]], [[Sacrifice]], [[Justification]], [[Salvation]], [[Theosis]], [[Grace]]|opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}* {{ebd}} * [[Atonement in Romans (Governmental theoryG.G.)|Governmental Theory]]|}}
See also To atone is to make up for the past. More specifically, the word atonement refers to the sacrificial work of Christ for sinners. It refers to the state of being at one or being reconciled because of the death of Christ. ===Explanations of the atonement of Christ=== ====[[Ransom theory]]==== ====[[JustificationSatisfaction theory]]==== ====[[Penal substitution theory]]==== ====[[Moral-influence theory]]==== ====[[Governmental theory]]==== {{stub}} ==Quotes== ==Links==* [http://www.soundofgrace.com/apr98/page6.htm Erroneous Theories of the Atonement] by William W. Sasser* [http://www.founders.org/library/boyce1/ch28.html Atonement of Christ] by [[James Petigru Boyce]]* [http://www.leithart.com/archives/001108.php Atonement, some basics], by Peter Leithart* [http://www.leithart.com/archives/000556.php Atonement in Narrative Context], by Peter Leithart* [http://www.geocities.com/pastorkeith/atonement.html The Biblical Doctrine of the Atonement] (many resources)* [http://biblicaltheology.webhostme.com/salvation and grace|Justification.htm God's Provision, salvation Man's Need] (includes a useful chart & glossary)* [http://www.biblical-theology.com/moralgov/hisatone.htm Historical Opinions as to the Nature of Christ's Atoning Death] by Gordon Olson (excellent brief overview) {{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Christian doctrine and gracedebates]] -> [[Theology]] and [[What does atonement mean?Category:Christian doctrine and debates]]