Dictionary of Bible Themes In dying for the sins of the world, Jesus Christ fulfilled and replaced the OT sacrificial system, so that all who believe in him are restored to fellowship with God. Christ is the true high priest, who finally liberates his people from the guilt of sin, by offering himself as the supreme sacrifice. John 10:11The atoning purpose of Jesus Christ's death See also Jesus Christ's death on behalf of others John 10:14-182 Corinthians 5:15 Hebrews 2:9 1 John 3:16 1 Corinthians 15:3 See also Jesus Christ's atoning death for sin Romans 4:25; 8:3Galatians 1:4 1 Peter 3:18 Romans 5:9 Revelation 5:9 The atoning significance of Jesus Christ's death is expressed by references to his blood See also Ephesians 2:131 Peter 1:18-19 1 John 1:7 Revelation 7:14 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 See also Jesus Christ's atoning death is commemorated in the Lord's Supper Matthew 26:26-28pp Mk 14:22-24 pp Lk 22:19-20 Romans 3:25Explanations of the atonement See also Jesus Christ's death as an atoning sacrifice 1 Corinthians 5:7Ephesians 5:2 1 John 4:10 Revelation 5:6 Mark 10:45 Jesus Christ's atoning death as redemption See also Acts 20:28pp Mt 20:28 Galatians 3:13-14Ephesians 1:7 Colossians 1:13-14 2 Corinthians 5:21 The atonement is effective because of Jesus Christ's sinlessness See also Hebrews 4:151 Peter 2:22-24 1 John 3:5 Hebrews 7:26-28 Jesus Christ's death fulfils and replaces the Day of Atonement Jesus Christ makes atonement as the new high priest Hebrews 8:6-7; 9:15Jesus Christ is the mediator of the new and better covenant Hebrews 8:1-2; 9:24Jesus Christ has made atonement in the true heavenly sanctuary Hebrews 9:12-14Jesus Christ's atoning blood brings effective cleansing Hebrews 10:11-14Jesus Christ's single sacrifice replaces the many required under the old covenant Hebrews 10:19-20Access to the heavenly sanctuary is now open Romans 6:1-7By dying with Christ, believers are released from this age into the life of the age to come See also Romans 7:4-6Galatians 2:19-20; 6:14 Ephesians 2:6-7 Colossians 2:11-13 1 John 4:14 God the Father and the atoning death of his Son See also God's sending of his Son to make atonement John 3:16Romans 8:32 2 Corinthians 5:18 Galatians 4:4-5 Ephesians 2:4-5 See also God's grace displayed in making atonement for the ungodly Romans 5:6-8Ephesians 2:8-9 Titus 3:4-5 1 John 2:2 The worldwide scope of Jesus Christ's atoning death See also John 1:292 Corinthians 5:19 1 Timothy 2:5 Acts 3:19 The appropriate response to the atonement See also The response of repentance Acts 2:38; 17:30; 20:21Acts 10:43 See also The response of faith John 3:14-15Acts 16:31 Romans 3:22 Galatians 2:16 Acts 22:16 See also The response of baptism Acts 2:381 Peter 3:21 See also 2306 Christ, high priest2315 Christ as Lamb 2410 cross, the 2530 Christ, death of 5005 human race & redemption 5492 restitution 6027 sin, remedy for 6676 justification 6728 regeneration 6754 union with Christ 8020 faith 9165 restoration |
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