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''In brief:'' {{Infobox_Contents |topic_name = Atonement is the sacrificial work of Christ for sinners|subtopics = Views on atonement - [[Ransom theory]], [[Satisfaction theory]], [[Penal substitution theory]], [[Moral-influence theory]], [[Governmental theory]]* [[Sin]], [[Sacrifice]], [[Justification]], [[Salvation]], [[Theosis]], [[Grace]] |opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}* {{ebd}} * [[Atonement in Romans (G.G. It refers to the state of being at one or being reconciled because of the death of Christ)]] |}}
----===Explanations of the atonement of Christ===
'''Definitions / explanations'''* ====[[The Christian teaching about atonement]]* [[Bible Dictionary: Atonement]]* [[Atonement (wikipedia)]]* [[Atonement (theopedia)Satisfaction theory]]====
'''Major Theories of the Atonement'''* ====[[Substitutionary Theory]] (Penal Moral-influence theory)* [[Atonement (Governmental theory)|Governmental Theory]]* [[Theosis]]====
'''Articles / opinions'''* [[Comments about atonement]]{{stub}}
'''Quotes'''* [[Bible quotes about atonement]]* [[Famous quotes about atonement]] '''See also'''* [[Sacrifice]] '''External links'''==Links==
Category:Christian doctrine and debates
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.
====[[Ransom theory]]====
====[[Penal substitution theory]]====
====[[Governmental theory]]====
==Quotes==
* [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.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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