| 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. (Read more) |
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- Ransom theory | Satisfaction theory | Penal substitution theory | Moral-influence theory | Governmental theory
- Sin | Sacrifice | Justification | Salvation | Theosis
Comments, Personal Articles, Studies and Sermons
Atonement (discussion) (For short comments and opinions)
For related quotations see Atonement (quotes)
- 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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