Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  6000 Sin and salvation  »  6600 Aspects of salvation  »  6614 atonement  »  6617 atonement, in NT

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.

The atoning purpose of Jesus Christ's death

Jesus Christ's death on behalf of others

John 10:11 See also John 10:14-18; 2 Corinthians 5:15; Hebrews 2:9; 1 John 3:16

Jesus Christ's atoning death for sin

1 Corinthians 15:3 See also Romans 4:25; Romans 8:3; Galatians 1:4; 1 Peter 3:18

The atoning significance of Jesus Christ's death is expressed by references to his blood

Romans 5:9; Revelation 5:9 See also Ephesians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 1 John 1:7; Revelation 7:14

Jesus Christ's atoning death is commemorated in the Lord's Supper

1 Corinthians 11:23-25 See also Matthew 26:26-28 pp Mark 14:22-24 pp Luke 22:19-20

Explanations of the atonement

Jesus Christ's death as an atoning sacrifice

Romans 3:25 See also 1 Corinthians 5:7; Ephesians 5:2; 1 John 4:10; Revelation 5:6

Jesus Christ's atoning death as redemption

Mark 10:45 pp Matthew 20:28 See also Acts 20:28; Galatians 3:13-14; Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:13-14

The atonement is effective because of Jesus Christ's sinlessness

2 Corinthians 5:21 See also Hebrews 4:15; 1 Peter 2:22-24; 1 John 3:5

Jesus Christ's death fulfils and replaces the Day of Atonement

Jesus Christ makes atonement as the new high priest

Hebrews 7:26-28

Jesus Christ is the mediator of the new and better covenant

Hebrews 8:6-7; Hebrews 9:15

Jesus Christ has made atonement in the true heavenly sanctuary

Hebrews 8:1-2; Hebrews 9:24

Jesus Christ's atoning blood brings effective cleansing

Hebrews 9:12-14

Jesus Christ's single sacrifice replaces the many required under the old covenant

Hebrews 10:11-14

Access to the heavenly sanctuary is now open

Hebrews 10:19-20

By dying with Christ, believers are released from this age into the life of the age to come

Romans 6:1-7 See also Romans 7:4-6; Galatians 2:19-20; Galatians 6:14; Ephesians 2:6-7; Colossians 2:11-13

God the Father and the atoning death of his Son

God's sending of his Son to make atonement

1 John 4:14 See also John 3:16; Romans 8:32; 2 Corinthians 5:18; Galatians 4:4-5

God's grace displayed in making atonement for the ungodly

Ephesians 2:4-5 See also Romans 5:6-8; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-5

The worldwide scope of Jesus Christ's atoning death

1 John 2:2 See also John 1:29; 2 Corinthians 5:19; 1 Timothy 2:5

The appropriate response to the atonement

The response of repentance

Acts 3:19 See also Acts 2:38; Acts 17:30; Acts 20:21

The response of faith

Acts 10:43 See also John 3:14-15; Acts 16:31; Romans 3:22; Galatians 2:16

The response of baptism

Acts 22:16 See also Acts 2:38; 1 Peter 3:21

See also

2306  Christ, high priest
2315  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