“Picking Up The Tab”

Wednesday, October 09, 2013

What is atonement?

Sincerely,
Deferring To Definitions

Dear Deferring To Definitions,

The word ‘atonement’ means ‘to reconcile or pay the price for a wrong or injury’.  Jesus atoned for our sins with His own blood (Rom 5:10-11).  The word ‘atonement’ is used throughout the Old Testament, most often in association with animal sacrifices that were used to make reparations for sins (Lev 4:20).  Atonement is simply paying the price for something.

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