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''In brief:'' {{Infobox_Contents |topic_name = Atonement is the sacrificial work of Christ for sinners|subtopics = Views on atonement - [[Ransom theory]], [[Satisfaction theory]], [[Penal substitution theory]], [[Moral-influence theory]], [[Governmental theory]]* [[Sin]], [[Sacrifice]], [[Justification]], [[Salvation]], [[Theosis]], [[Grace]] |opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}* {{ebd}} * [[Atonement in Romans (G.G. It refers to the state of being at one or being reconciled because of the death of Christ)]] |}}
----===Explanations of the atonement of Christ===
'''Definitions / explanations'''* ====[[The Christian teaching about atonement]]* [[Bible Dictionary: Atonement]]* [[Atonement (wikipedia)]]* [[Atonement (theopedia)Satisfaction theory]]====
'''Major Theories of the Atonement'''* ====[[Substitutionary Theory]]* [[Theosis]]* [[Atonement (Governmental Moral-influence theory)|Governmental Theory]]====
'''Articles / opinions'''* [[Comments about atonement]]{{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 [[Bible quotes about atonementJames 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* [Famous quotes about http://www.geocities.com/pastorkeith/atonement.html The Biblical Doctrine of the Atonement](many resources)* [http://biblicaltheology.webhostme.com/salvation.htm God's Provision, 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)
'''See also'''* {{returnto}} [[SacrificeChristianity]] -> [[Christian doctrine and debates]] --- Go to > [[Justification, Salvation, and graceTheology]] contents page [[Category:SoteriologyChristian doctrine and debates]]
Category:Christian doctrine and debates
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.
====[[Ransom theory]]====
====[[Penal substitution theory]]====
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==Quotes==
