Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6600 Aspects of salvation » 6614 atonement » 6615 atonement, necessity and nature of Scripture stresses the seriousness and reality of human sin, and that human beings are unable to atone for their own sins. In his grace, God provides a means by which the situation can be remedied. Atonement is necessary because of human sinfulness Atonement is necessary because sin cuts people off from God Isaiah 59:2 See also Isaiah 64:7; Ezekiel 39:23; Habakkuk 1:13; John 9:31 Atonement is necessary because sin provokes God's wrath Ephesians 2:1-3 See also Genesis 6:5-7; Exodus 32:30-35; Romans 1:18-20; Romans 2:8 God's gracious nature is the basis for atonement Atonement is grounded in God's reluctance to punish sinners Ezekiel 18:32 See also Ezekiel 33:11; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; 2 Peter 3:9 Atonement is grounded in God's readiness to forgive sin Exodus 34:6-7 The punishment of subsequent generations makes God's abhorrence of sin quite clear, but the extension of his love and forgiveness “to thousands” puts the emphasis in these verses on God's grace and compassion. See also Psalm 145:8; Daniel 9:9; Jonah 4:2 Atonement is grounded in God's covenant love Numbers 14:19 The Hebrew word for “great love” means God's loving faithfulness to those within the covenant. See also Psalm 25:6-7; Psalm 103:8-12; Joel 2:13 God's provision of atonement is a means of dealing with sin Atonement through sacrifice Leviticus 9:7 See also Exodus 30:10; Numbers 15:22-26 God's promised new covenant of forgiveness was fulfilled in Jesus Christ's atoning death Hebrews 10:16-17 See also Jeremiah 31:33-34; Matthew 26:28; Hebrews 9:15; Hebrews 12:24 Images used to portray the at-one-ment, or restored relationship, between God and humanity Atonement as forgiveness of sins Ephesians 1:7-8 See also Leviticus 19:22; Acts 13:38; Colossians 2:13-14 Atonement as cleansing and purification Leviticus 16:30 See also Isaiah 6:6-7; Titus 2:14; 1 John 1:7; Revelation 7:14 Atonement as reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:19 See also Romans 5:9-11; Ephesians 2:14-16 Atonement as healing 1 Peter 2:24 See also 2 Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 103:2-3; Isaiah 53:5 Atonement as God buying people back for himself Revelation 5:9 See also Matthew 20:28 pp Mark 10:45; Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 1:18-19 Atonement as making holy: creating a relationship of consecrated nearness to God Hebrews 10:10 See also Colossians 1:22; Hebrews 13:12 See also
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