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''In brief:'' Atonement is 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]]====
  
'''Definitions / explanations'''
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====[[Satisfaction theory]]====
* [[The Christian teaching about atonement]]
 
* [[Bible Dictionary: Atonement]]
 
* [[Atonement (wikipedia)]]
 
* [[Atonement (theopedia)]]
 
  
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====[[Penal substitution theory]]====
  
'''Major Theories of the Atonement'''
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====[[Moral-influence theory]]====
* [[Substitutionary Theory]] (Penal theory)
 
* [[Atonement (Governmental theory)|Governmental Theory]]
 
* [[Theosis]]
 
  
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====[[Governmental theory]]====
  
'''Articles / opinions'''
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* [[Comments about atonement]]
 
  
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==Quotes==
  
'''Quotes'''
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==Links==
* [[Bible quotes about atonement]]
 
* [[Famous quotes about atonement]]
 
 
 
 
 
'''See also'''
 
* [[Sacrifice]]
 
 
 
 
 
'''External 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]]
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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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Atonement
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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.

Explanations of the atonement of Christ

Ransom theory

Satisfaction theory

Penal substitution theory

Moral-influence theory

Governmental theory

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