Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Isaiah 59:2A broken relationship through sin brings alienation from God See also Genesis 3:23-24Genesis 4:13-14 the expulsion from Eden Isaiah 48:22; 64:7Jeremiah 33:5 Cain's alienation from God Luke 18:13Romans 5:10; 8:7 Ephesians 2:1-3,12; 4:18 the tax collector's prayer for mercy Colossians 1:21James 4:4 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 God takes the initiative in bringing about reconciliation See also Romans 5:6-8Galatians 4:4-5 Ephesians 2:4-5 1 John 4:10 Romans 5:6 The means of reconciliation is the death of Jesus Christ See also 2 Corinthians 5:18-19,21Ephesians 2:13,16 Colossians 1:20 Romans 5:1 The results of reconciliation are both personal and universal See also Peace with God Acts 10:36-46Ephesians 2:14-19 Colossians 1:21-22 Romans 5:2 See also Access to God Ephesians 2:18; 3:12Hebrews 10:19-22 Romans 8:15-16 Galatians 3:26; 4:4-6 Adoption as God's children 1 John 3:1-2Colossians 1:20 See also Peacemaking throughout the universe Romans 11:15Ephesians 1:7-10,22-23 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 Believers are to be the ambassadors of reconciliation See also 2530 Christ, death of4015 life 4028 world, redeemed 5005 human race, and redemption 6025 sin & God's character 6510 salvation 6614 atonement 6676 justification 6684 mediator 6720 redemption 7318 blood, symbol of guilt 8341 separation |
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