The following 10 big 'churchy' words are a big deal. They describe very key and essential understandings of the over all work and process of God in the world. They are not in order alphabetically but ordered by the process of which they take place. These words are either stated in scripture or describe an idea that is stated in scripture and are not later invented doctrines. They help in deeper understandings of what God has done and is doing in the world around us. below are brief outline and definitions of the words:
Atonement - The act of God in space and time that makes possible the re-establishment of our intimate relationship with God; by how God himself dealt with our problem of sin that kept us separate from God. The word "atone" means to "make amends and repair a wrong done". God removes the guilt of sin from man and placed it on his Son instead. In the Old Testament, the high priest would make an atoning sin offering for the people of Israel regularly. In the New Testament, Jesus acting as our high priest became the final atoning sin offering for all people (1 John 2:2). The offering is then received by faith (Rom. 5:1, Eph. 2:8-9). Because mankind is sinful (Rom. 5:8) there could not be an absolute atonement from man by man; therefore God did it himself with his Son for us (1 Pet. 2:24). His Son was the sacrifice and paid for the sin, in our place (1 Pet. 3:18). Only through this the relationship between God and man is re-established (Rom. 5:10). Thus paying the price of the eternal offense toward God (Isaiah 59:2).
Simplified: Salvation comes from Gods Grace alone, through Faith alone, in Christ's work alone, for God's Glory alone, and all declared by Scripture alone.
Atonement - The act of God in space and time that makes possible the re-establishment of our intimate relationship with God; by how God himself dealt with our problem of sin that kept us separate from God. The word "atone" means to "make amends and repair a wrong done". God removes the guilt of sin from man and placed it on his Son instead. In the Old Testament, the high priest would make an atoning sin offering for the people of Israel regularly. In the New Testament, Jesus acting as our high priest became the final atoning sin offering for all people (1 John 2:2). The offering is then received by faith (Rom. 5:1, Eph. 2:8-9). Because mankind is sinful (Rom. 5:8) there could not be an absolute atonement from man by man; therefore God did it himself with his Son for us (1 Pet. 2:24). His Son was the sacrifice and paid for the sin, in our place (1 Pet. 3:18). Only through this the relationship between God and man is re-established (Rom. 5:10). Thus paying the price of the eternal offense toward God (Isaiah 59:2).
- To pay for the cost of sin (Heb. 9:22; Isaiah 53:12).
- To satisfy absolute justice for sin.
- Declared right by God, Justified by Christ Jesus.
- Righteousness applied to sinners.
- Brought back to God.
- The free gift of eternal life and freedom from the judgement of sin.
- Bring born spiritually.
- Living life to help grow other peoples relationship with God.
- The process where God sets whom he has chosen apart for his use, for his glory, and raises us up to his Son's likeness.
Simplified: Salvation comes from Gods Grace alone, through Faith alone, in Christ's work alone, for God's Glory alone, and all declared by Scripture alone.
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