Lesson 7

Question 1

In Romans 5:11, what is the literal meaning of the Greek word καταλλαγή (katallagé, translated atonement)?

Answer 1

Reconciliation

Question 2

How many times a year was the High Priest allowed to enter the Holy of Holies

Answer 2

One day - Day of Atonement - Once

Question 3

The “atonement” provided by the High Priest didn’t actually forgive or pay the penalty for the sins of Israel. What was its purpose

Answer 3

It “covered” their sin, or deferred the payment for another year

Question 4

After the High Priest came out of the Holy of Holies, a ceremony took place to select what

Answer 4

Scapegoat

Question 5

Jesus’ death is described in several ways in the New Testament. Provide New Testament term that matches each defintion

a. To deliver completely by paying a price (ransom)
b. A sacrifice that turns aside God’s wrath and satisfies divine justice
c. To be restored to favour and relationship
d. Jesus took our place and became the sacrifice for our sins (scapegoat)

Answer 5

a. Redemption, ransom
b. Propitiation
c. Reconciliation
d. Substitution

Question 6

The Apostle Peter tells us that the ransom or price that Jesus paid was his blood. Why was his ransom paid

Answer 6

To satisfy requirements of God’s justice and holiness

Question 7

According to Romans 3:25 what 2 things are required for propitiation to be effective

Answer 7

a. Blood
b. Faith