Healing Atonement
The Meaning of Jesus’ Death: A Study Guide
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Introduction
The definition of the word “atonement” can be conveniently explained by sounding out its syllables. It means to make two parties “at one” with one another. In biblical language, “atonement” means that there is a problem in the relationship between human beings and God, which is resolved somehow. Our Healing Atonement Study Guidewill step you through why this issue is so significant. Our 101 material explores the practical implications, often by comparing and contrasting medical vs. penal substitutionary theories of the atonement. Our 201 material explores Scripture and its interpretation. Our 301 material shows that the early Christians believed in Jesus’ healing atonement, and why.