Tag: Atonement
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Why was the cross necessary? Couldn’t God just forgive?
A person might look at the crucifixion, look at what the Lord did on the cross, and wonder “Why was that the only way? Why was that necessary? Couldn’t God simply forgive us?” No. This is an idea I’ve heard from Tim Keller before, and it’s an important idea on having a theology of forgiveness.…
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Atonement after The Fall. Studying Genesis 3:21-24
The first sacrifice After the fall of Adam and Eve, God had made them new garments from animal skins. Genesis 3:21: 21 And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them. These are both an act of God’s grace and also a reminder of man’s guilt. Our…
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Understanding the gospel in Yom Kippur
Originally published September 29, 2017 under the title “A priest, two goats, and salvation” Yom Kippur is this weekend. For observant Jews all over the world, this evening, the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur in Hebrew) is celebrated. The Day of Atonement is the most holy of days in the Jewish calendar. It’s an annual picture…
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Why Jesus? Couldn’t there be another way?
“Atonement” is a theological word that gets mentioned. In short, atonement refers to the work that Christ has done for those who have faith in Him to earn their salvation. I think people sometimes approach the gospel with skepticism. Jesus died for the sins of all who believe in him. I know I used to…
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The cross of Christ shows us the cost of sin
Originally published May 1, 2018 We have a sinfully low view of sin. We cannot overestimate the weight of sin when we see the cost of sin on the cross. None of us lives up even to our own moral standards. Do you ever get mad and you regret it? Ever yell at someone and wish…
Josh Benner 