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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. | 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. | ||
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* [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) | * [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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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.
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Explanations of the atonement of Christ
Ransom theory
Satisfaction theory
Penal substitution theory
Moral-influence theory
Governmental theory
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Contents
Quotes
Links
- Erroneous Theories of the Atonement by William W. Sasser
- Atonement of Christ by James Petigru Boyce
- Atonement, some basics, by Peter Leithart
- Atonement in Narrative Context, by Peter Leithart
- The Biblical Doctrine of the Atonement (many resources)
- God's Provision, Man's Need (includes a useful chart & glossary)
- Historical Opinions as to the Nature of Christ's Atoning Death by Gordon Olson (excellent brief overview)
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