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12. The Atonement


© John L. Hoh, Jr.

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.

Why we need atonement:

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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6.   Jan 5, 2001 1:05 PM
In response to message posted by RAnderson:

It's not that a particular RABBI would change his view, but if you view the Talmud as i ...


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5.   Jan 4, 2001 4:56 PM
Mishnah and Talmud were both assembled sometime after the first century. Rabbi Milgrom published his JBS Commentary on Numbers, I believe, in 1990.

Are you suggesting that the both rabbis changed t ...


-- posted by RAnderson


4.   Jan 4, 2001 2:49 PM
In response to message posted by RAnderson:

I would first like to know when this particular rabbi wrote. Sometimes the outlook of O ...


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3.   Jan 4, 2001 5:02 AM
Perhaps then you would comment on Jacob Milgrom's statement in his JPS commentary on Numbers:

The Jews believed that the death of the High Priest had atoning significance. Persons charged with acci ...


-- posted by RAnderson


2.   Dec 29, 2000 6:50 AM
In response to message posted by RAnderson:

The death of the high priest had no value--except maybe to his oldest son who was now t ...


-- posted by H2O





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