Christology · Foundational
The Substitutionary Atonement
Christ died in the place of sinners, bearing the penalty of sin so that whosoever believes may be forgiven and declared righteous.
The lesson walks through the topic one card at a time. The full study is the complete written article, with its sources.
What you'll learn
1
Explain from Scripture why sin requires death and why without shedding of blood is no remission.
2
Define substitution, propitiation, redemption, and reconciliation, and show how they fit together at the cross.
3
Show from 1 John 2:2, 1 Timothy 2:6, Hebrews 2:9, and 2 Peter 2:1 that Christ died for all, and answer limited atonement fairly.
4
Describe the moral influence, ransom and Christus Victor, and governmental theories, and explain what each sees and misses.
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