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{{overview}}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.
{{topics}}* [[Ransom theory]] | [[Satisfaction theory]] | [[Penal substitution theory]] | [[Moral-influence theory]] | [[Governmental theory]]* [[Sin]] | [[Sacrifice]] | [[Justification]] | [[Salvation]] | [[Theosis]]===Explanations of the atonement of Christ===
{{opinions}}====[[Ransom theory]]====
{{quotes}}====[[Satisfaction theory]]====
Category:Christian doctrine and debates
{{summary Infobox_Contents | texttopic_name =To atone is to make up for the past. More specificallyAtonement |subtopics = Views on atonement - [[Ransom theory]], [[Satisfaction theory]], [[Penal substitution theory]], [[Moral-influence theory]], [[Governmental theory]]* [[Sin]], [[Sacrifice]], [[Justification]], [[Salvation]], [[Theosis]], the word atonement refers to the sacrificial work of Christ for sinners[[Grace]] |opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}* {{ebd}} * [[Atonement in Romans (G. It refers to the state of being at one or being reconciled because of the death of ChristG.)]] |}}
====[[Penal substitution theory]]==== ====[[Moral-influence theory]]==== ====[[Governmental theory]]==== {{linksstub}} ==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.biblical-theology.com/moralgov/hisatone.htm Historical Opinions as to the Nature of Christ's Atoning Death] by Gordon Olson (excellent brief overview)
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