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HANDOUTS for “Doctrine of Atonement”
Words to think about for this lesson:
Word Study for Bible Lesson on “Doctrine of Atonement”
DOCTRINE: didaskalia: instruction (the function of information); doctrine, learning, teaching (Strong’s 1319, Accordance). teaching, instruction, that we might be taught; that which is taught, doctrine
Doctrine: from Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
in a general sense, whatever is taught. A principle or position in any science; whatever is laid down as true by an instructor or master. The act of teaching; Learning; knowledge; The truths of the gospel in general; Instruction and confirmation in the truths of the gospel.
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ATONEMENT: Old Testament Hebrew:
Kafar: to expiate or condone, to cancel, appease, make an atonement, cleanse, forgive, be merciful, pacify, pardon, purge, reconcile. (Strong’s 3722, Accordance).
Atonement from Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
agreement; concord; reconciliation after controversy
expiation; satisfaction or reparation made by giving an equivalent for an injury or suffering
in theology, the expiation of sin made by the obedience and personal sufferings of Christ
satisfaction or reparation for a wrong or injury; ameds
Theology. The doctrine concerning the reconciliation of God and humankind, especially as accomplished through the life, suffering, and death of Christ.
Christian Science. The experience of humankind’s unity with God exemplified by Jesus Christ. The state in which the attributes of God are exemplified in man.
Reconciliation; agreement
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Reconcile:
In NT Greek is kataasso which means “to change, exchange, to change from enmity to friendship, in relationship to God and man – the use of this and connected words shows that reconciliation is what God accomplishes, exercising His grace towards sinful man on the ground of the death of Christ.
By reason of this men in their sinful condition and alienation from God are invited to be "reconciled" to Him; that is to say, to change their attitude, and accept the provision God had made, whereby their sins can be remitted and they themselves be justified in His sight in Christ.
Reconcile from 1828 Webster’s Dictionary:
To conciliate anew; to call back into union and friendship the affections which have been alienated; to restore to friendship or favor after estrangement;
To bring to acquiescence, content or quiet submission;
To make consistent or congruous; to bring to agreement
To adjust; to settle; as, to reconcile differences or quarrels.
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“The Undivided Garment” Marjorie N. Biffum, Sept. 25, 1926
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I hope these ideas are helpful in your study this week.
With love,
Kathy
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