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Atonement by Christ

Jesus As the Mercy Seat

Jesus As the Mercy Seat – Romans 3:25a

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Jesus is the mercy seat, where all the fullness of God dwells in bodily form. And he is the atoning sacrifice offered on the mercy seat.

Did Jesus Have to Die on the Cross?

Did Jesus Have to Die on the Cross? – Mark 8:31

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Did Jesus really have to die on the cross for my salvation? According to Jesus, he did. He told his disciples that he must go to the cross.

Through the curtain of his body

Through the Curtain of His Body – Hebrews 10:19-20

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At Jesus' death, the curtain in the temple was torn, symbolizing that access to God had given to us through Jesus broken body and blood.

Of first importance

Of First Importance – 1 Corinthians 15:3-5

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The two most important commands are to love God and our neighbors. The two most important doctrines are the death and resurrection of Jesus.

What is the purpose of the atonement?

What is the Purpose of the Atonement?

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What is the purpose of the atonement? Was it simply to forgive our sins? Or does it have a greater significance?

The Mercy Seat

What Is the Mercy Seat? And Why Is It Important?

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The Mercy Seat was the cover of the ark and the place where the blood of the atoning sacrifice was sprinkled. Jesus is our Mercy Seat.

Christ Became Sin for Us

Christ Became Sin for Us

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A great exchange took place when I came to faith. Christ became sin for me. And in return, I received his righteousness.

Jesus our savior

Jesus: Our Savior – Doctrine 204

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What humanity could not do for ourselves, God did by sending Jesus, his Son, to be our savior. He gave up his life on the cross for my sin.

the curtain was torn

The Curtain Was Torn in Two – Matthew 27:50-51

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At Jesus' death, God tore the curtain that separated humanity from himself. Atonement for sin had been accomplished, offering us new life.

It is finished

It Is Finished – John 19:30

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Jesus' last words on the cross were, "it is finished." His task on earth was complete. His sacrifice of atonement for sin had been made.

reconciling all things

Reconciling All Things on Earth and in Heaven – Col. 1:19-20

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Through the blood of Christ, shed on the cross, God is working to reconcile to himself all things. Both on the earth and in heaven

Jesus is fully human

Hebrews: Jesus Is Fully Human in Every Way (2:14-18)

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Jesus became fully human in every way, allowing him to defeat death and to become our perfect high priest, offering himself as our atonement.

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