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''In brief:'' Atonement {{summary | text=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.}}
'''Definitions / explanations'''* [[The Christian teaching about atonement]]* [[Bible Dictionary: Atonement]]* [[Atonement (wikipedia)]]* [[Atonement (theopedia)]]{{quotes}}
'''Major Theories of the Atonement'''* [[Substitutionary Theory]] (Penal theory)* [[Atonement (Governmental theory)|Governmental Theory]]* [[Theosis]] '''Articles / opinions'''* [[Comments about atonement]] '''Quotes'''* [[Bible quotes about atonement]]* [[Famous quotes about atonement]] '''See also'''* [[Sacrifice]] '''External {{links'''}}
---- Go to {{returnto}} [[Justification, Salvation, and graceGrace]] contents page | [[Category:SoteriologyDoctrine]]
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{{topics}}* [[Ransom theory]] | [[Satisfaction theory]] | [[Penal substitution theory]] | [[Moral----influence theory]] | [[Governmental theory]]* [[Sin]] | [[Sacrifice]] | [[Justification]] | [[Salvation]] | [[Theosis]]
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* [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)
