Atonement

Question 1

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Give a brief explanation of the teaching of Scripture on the atonement.

Answer 1

Christ receives punishment sinners deserve, this paying penalty and restoring relationship with God. (Col. 1:20)

Question 2

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Is there any limitation concerning who may benefit from the atonement of Christ?

Answer 2

No - Heb. 9:26…He died once for all.

Question 3

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Is the atonement effective in human lives where the gospel is unknown?

Answer 3

No. General Revelation reveals God, but is not enough.

A person must make an authentic confession (Rom 10)

People can’t call on what they haven’t heard (Rom. 10)

Question 4

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What aspects of man’s condition made the atonement necessary?

Answer 4

Sin & Death: Rom 3 & 6

Question 5

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Could anyone other than Christ have been an acceptable offering?

Answer 5

No. Sacrifice needed to be blameless, pure, and perfect…and man. Only Christ was these things. - Hebrews 4:15

Question 6

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What assurance do we have that the offering was acceptable to God?

Answer 6

Resurrection: 1 Cor. 15