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Atonement – What did God have in mind?

In my last post on the atonement, I discussed the first of three perspectives from which to view the atonement: the end result. The second perspective from which to look at this matter of what the atonement of Christ actually and effectually accomplished is from its very origin and beginning in the mind and purpose…

Concurrence – In response to: Is God all knowing?

This post is my resonse to Tamra’s question: Is God all knowing? Your question is one that is the age old issue of how the will of God and the will (wills) of the creature interact or work together. There have been books written about this, but I will attempt in a few words to…

Atonement – The End Result

Concerning the general principle of the possibility of the atonement, it is agreed and understood by all believers that the atonement of Christ had the potential for every single person in history without exception to be saved. The general principle of the atonement is stated in numerous places in the New Testament. For example, John…

Atonement – Principles vs. Application of Principles

We have seen that the atonement of Christ refers to all that is involved in Christ’s work on the cross. He died as a substitute. He shed His blood as a propitiating and cleansing sacrifice so that we would be saved from our sins and be reconciled to God. The next important area in our…

The Atonement of Jesus Christ – Part 7 – Redemption

by Bill Hyer – January 26, 2009 – How does redemption work into the doctrine of Atonement? Bill discusses this relationship in detail for today’s feature article. Please share your thoughts.

The Atonement of Jesus Christ – Part 6 – Reconciliation

The Bible reveals to us five areas of the overall atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ. All five areas are vital and essential, with none being greater or more important than the other. Each area of the atonement is effectual to its particular aspect of required need and each specifically accomplished that for which…

The Atonement of Jesus Christ – Part 5 – Propitiation

The Bible reveals to us five areas of the overall atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ. All five areas are vital and essential, with none being greater or more important than the other. Each area of the atonement is effectual to its particular aspect of required need and each specifically accomplished that for which…

The Atonement of Jesus Christ – Part 4 – Sacrifice

The Bible reveals to us five areas of the overall atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ. All five areas are vital and essential, with none being greater or more important than the other. Each area of the atonement is effectual to its particular aspect of required need and each specifically accomplished that for which…

The Atonement of Jesus Christ – Part 3 – Obedience

The Bible reveals to us five areas of the overall atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ. All five areas are vital and essential, with none being greater or more important than the other. Each area of the atonement is effectual to its particular aspect of required need and each specifically accomplished that for which…

The Atonement of Jesus Christ – Part 2

  Since it was vitally necessary for Christ to die to make atonement, what is the reason that the atonement was necessary? The atonement of Christ was necessary because of our sins. Two verses in the Book of Romans clearly set forth the desperate need we have for the atonement of Christ because of our…