Atonement

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.

Atonement
RELATED TOPICS	Views on atonement - Ransom theory, Satisfaction theory, Penal substitution theory, Moral-influence theory, Governmental theory Sin, Sacrifice, Justification, Salvation, Theosis, Grace
SERMONS, ESSAYS AND OPINIONS	* Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on Atonement Atonement in Romans (G.G.)
CONTENTS

Explanations of the atonement of Christ

Ransom theory

Satisfaction theory

Penal substitution theory

Moral-influence theory

Governmental theory

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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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