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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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| + | 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=== | ||
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| + | ====[[Ransom theory]]==== | ||
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| + | ====[[Satisfaction theory]]==== | ||
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| + | ====[[Penal substitution theory]]==== | ||
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| + | ====[[Moral-influence theory]]==== | ||
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| + | ====[[Governmental theory]]==== | ||
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| + | ==Links== | ||
* [http://www.soundofgrace.com/apr98/page6.htm Erroneous Theories of the Atonement] by William W. Sasser | * [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.founders.org/library/boyce1/ch28.html Atonement of Christ] by [[James Petigru Boyce]] | ||
Revision as of 07:34, 2 July 2007
Synopsis
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.}}
Contents
See also Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on Atonement
Related topics
- 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)
Main article
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.
Explanations of the atonement of Christ
Ransom theory
Satisfaction theory
Penal substitution theory
Moral-influence theory
Governmental theory
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)
