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The concept of atonement is central to Christian theology, representing the reconciliation between God and humanity achieved through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In the New Testament, Jesus is portrayed as the ultimate atoning sacrifice, fulfilling the requirements of the Old Testament sacrificial system and providing redemption for all who believe in Him.

Biblical Foundation

The foundation for understanding atonement through Jesus is rooted in the Old Testament sacrificial system, where the shedding of blood was necessary for the forgiveness of sins (Leviticus 17:11). This system pointed forward to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who, as the Lamb of God, takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29).

Redemption Through Jesus

The Apostle Paul articulates the doctrine of redemption through Jesus in several of his epistles. In Romans 3:24-25 , he writes, "and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. God presented Him as the atoning sacrifice through faith in His blood, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand." Here, Paul emphasizes that redemption is a gift of grace, made possible through faith in the sacrificial blood of Christ.

In Ephesians 1:7 , Paul further explains, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace." This passage highlights the richness of God's grace in providing redemption and forgiveness through the blood of Jesus.

The Role of Jesus as High Priest

The Epistle to the Hebrews provides a detailed exposition of Jesus' role as the High Priest who offers Himself as the perfect sacrifice. Hebrews 9:12 states, "He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption." This verse underscores the sufficiency and finality of Christ's atoning work, contrasting it with the repeated sacrifices of the Old Covenant.

The Purpose and Effect of Atonement

The purpose of Jesus' atonement is to reconcile humanity to God, restoring the broken relationship caused by sin. Colossians 1:20 declares, "and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross." The atonement brings peace and reconciliation, bridging the gap between a holy God and sinful humanity.

Furthermore, the effect of Jesus' atonement is the liberation from the bondage of sin and the granting of eternal life. In Galatians 3:13 , Paul writes, "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.'" Through His sacrificial death, Jesus redeems believers from the curse of the law, offering freedom and new life.

Conclusion

While this entry does not include a conclusion, it is evident that the atonement made by Jesus is a cornerstone of Christian faith, providing redemption and reconciliation through His sacrificial death and resurrection. The New Testament consistently affirms that through Jesus' atoning work, believers are justified, forgiven, and granted eternal life, all by the grace of God.

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Matthew 20:28
Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
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Acts 20:28
Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.
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Galatians 3:13
Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangs on a tree:
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1 Timothy 2:6
Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
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Hebrews 9:12
Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.
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Revelation 5:9
And they sung a new song, saying, You are worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for you were slain, and have redeemed us to God by your blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
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Particular Redemption
... Jesus Christ, we are told in our text, came into the ... are often told that we limit
the atonement of Christ ... because we say that Christ has not made a satisfaction ...
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Redemption
... Here is the heart of the Atonement. ... in bondage; attainment of all I can be, all I
long to be, all I was made by God ... "Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our ...
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Sirs, what must I do to be Saved? and they Said, Believe on the ...
... with the Father, to work out an atonement; and the ... The covenant of grace was made
with men and was ... Of this covenant, Jesus Christ was to be the Mediator, or he ...
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Plenteous Redemption
... I believe that the efficacy of Christ's atonement is just as ... bury in its tomb"yes,
that selfsame body, made like the image of Jesus Christ, spiritualized ...
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Redemption through Blood, the Gracious Forgiveness of Sins
... No scanty grace could have provided an atonement equal to your ... made"effectually made,
made for me, made for you, made for all ... In Jesus is perfect redemption. ...
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Atonement.
... we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the
atonement. ... For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by ...
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Jesus, the Mediator of the New Covenant
... Christ's work in atonement and intercession, in His bestowal of ... What specially needs
to be made clear to many is how ... the glory of our Blessed Lord Jesus as He ...
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Christ's Finished and Unfinished Work
... the realisation of the accomplished redemption, are two ... in that great message, that
Jesus Christ, the ... finished Obedience, the finished Atonement, made once for ...
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Sin Laid on Jesus
... offer, for there is no man living who shall believe in Jesus who shall ... believe are
saved by it, and they know that Christ made such an atonement for them ...
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The Death of Christ
... They believe in an atonement made for every body; but then ... were as much an object
of Jesus Christ's satisfaction ... though men call this a limited atonement, it is ...
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