Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6600 Aspects of salvation » 6716 reconciliation » 6717 reconciliation, of the world to God On account of sin, people are alienated from God and cut off from fellowship with him. Through Jesus Christ, God reconciles the world to himself, breaking down the barriers of hostility and estrangement. A broken relationship through sin brings alienation from God Isaiah 59:2 See also Genesis 3:23-24 the expulsion from Eden; Genesis 4:13-14 Cain's alienation from God; Isaiah 48:22; Isaiah 64:7; Jeremiah 33:5; Luke 18:13 the tax collector's prayer for mercy; Romans 5:10; Romans 8:7; Ephesians 2:1-3,12; Ephesians 4:18; Colossians 1:21; James 4:4 God takes the initiative in bringing about reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 See also Romans 5:6-8; Galatians 4:4-5; Ephesians 2:4-5; 1 John 4:10 The means of reconciliation is the death of Jesus Christ Romans 5:6 See also 2 Corinthians 5:18-19,21; Ephesians 2:13,16; Colossians 1:20 The results of reconciliation are both personal and universal Peace with God Romans 5:1 See also Acts 10:36-46; Ephesians 2:14-19; Colossians 1:21-22 Access to God Romans 5:2 See also Ephesians 2:18; Ephesians 3:12; Hebrews 10:19-22 Adoption as God's children Romans 8:15-16; Galatians 3:26; Galatians 4:4-6; 1 John 3:1-2 Peacemaking throughout the universe Colossians 1:20 See also Romans 11:15; Ephesians 1:7-10,22-23 Believers are to be the ambassadors of reconciliation See also
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