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Throughout the history of mankind there has always been a sense and understanding of right and wrong. There has also been a strong desire to appease a higher power with sacrifices, whether animal or human. Sin needs to be atoned for, as natural man has proven throughout time. The Bible reveals to us the only true and perfect atonement--the death of the God-man, Jesus Christ, on the cross.
Romans 5:19-- God's wrath against sin: Romans 5:8,9-- The only payment possible: Hebrews 9:22-- How Jesus' sacrifice pays the full price: Romans 3:25-- Hebrews 10-- Review Paul's letter to the Romans. For each chapter, list some points that Paul makes regarding our atonement. Chapter 1: Chapter 2: Chapter 3: Chapter 4: Chapter 5: Chapter 6: Chapter 7: Chapter 8: Chapter 9: Chapter 10: Chapter 11: Chapter 12: Chapter 13: Chapter 14: Chapter 15: Chapter 16: Likewise the Epistle to the Hebrews instructs us about the atonement with insight into the Old Testament prophecies. List some salient points from each chapter. Chapter 1: Chapter 2: Chapter 3: Chapter 4: Chapter 5: Chapter 6: Chapter 7: Chapter 8: Chapter 9: Chapter 10: Chapter 11: Chapter 12: Chapter 13: For Discussion Did the Old Testament believers benefit from the same atonement that we benefit from? Explain your answer. Are all people eligible for this atonement? Explain. How will our understanding of the atonement affect our daily lives? our evangelism efforts? how we raise our children? Look up the word "atonement" in the dictionary. How is it divided by syllables? How can this help us understand the word and its meaning in our faith-lives?
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