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* [[The Christian teaching about atonement]]
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* [[Bible Dictionary: Atonement]]
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subtopics = Views on atonement - [[Ransom theory]], [[Satisfaction theory]], [[Penal substitution theory]], [[Moral-influence theory]], [[Governmental theory]]
* [[Atonement (wikipedia)]]
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* [[Sin]], [[Sacrifice]], [[Justification]], [[Salvation]], [[Theosis]], [[Grace]] |
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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.
  
'''Major Theories of the Atonement'''
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===Explanations of the atonement of Christ===
* [[Substitutionary Theory]]
 
* [[Incarnational Theory]]
 
* [[Atonement (Governmental theory)|Governmental Theory]]
 
  
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====[[Ransom theory]]====
  
'''Articles / opinions'''
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====[[Satisfaction theory]]====
* [[Some short comments about atonement by different users]]
 
  
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====[[Penal substitution theory]]====
  
'''Quotes'''
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====[[Moral-influence theory]]====
* [[Bible quotes about atonement]]
 
* [[Famous quotes about atonement]]
 
  
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====[[Governmental theory]]====
  
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==Quotes==
  
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==Links==
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* [http://www.soundofgrace.com/apr98/page6.htm Erroneous Theories of the Atonement] by William W. Sasser
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* [http://www.founders.org/library/boyce1/ch28.html Atonement of Christ] by [[James Petigru Boyce]]
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* [http://www.leithart.com/archives/001108.php Atonement, some basics], by Peter Leithart
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* [http://www.leithart.com/archives/000556.php Atonement in Narrative Context], by Peter Leithart
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* [http://www.geocities.com/pastorkeith/atonement.html The Biblical Doctrine of the Atonement] (many resources)
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* [http://biblicaltheology.webhostme.com/salvation.htm God's Provision, Man's Need] (includes a useful chart & glossary)
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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)
  
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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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