Cox - The Atonement of Jesus Christ Flashcards
Define the Atonement of Christ.
That aspect of the work of Christ, where in his life and death on the cross, the believer is restored to free-and-open fellowship with God.
Describe the State of God’s Character and Nature.
Perfectly Just and Perfect Love at all Times.
Describe Mankind’s Sinful Condition.
All humans are morally corrupt.
What Does Mankind’s Sinful Condition Mean For God’s obligation?
God is Under Obligation to Save No One.
Describe God’s Moral Law.
An Expression of His Character and Nature.
What was God’s solution to Sin?
The Atonement of Christ.
Define the Nature of Christ.
1) Truly and Fully God.
2) Truly and Fully Man
What Implications Does the Nature of Christ Have for the Atonement?
1) Representation Before God
2) The Capacity to Satisfy God’s Justice
Define the Nature of Christ’s Atonement.
1) It is a Sacrifice
2) It is Vicarious
3) it is Redemptive
4) It Results in Propitiation and Expiation
5) It Results in Reconciliation
6) It is the End/Fulfillment of the Law
Who was the Ransom paid to?
God. Not Satan or Sin.
What was the Price of Atonement?
The Precious Blood of Christ.
Define Propitiation.
The Satisfaction of God’s Wrath Against Sin.
Define Expiate.
The Cleansing of Sin.
