The Coherence of Atonement

The cross of Jesus Christ is a central focal point of Christian faith. Christians believe that Jesus’s death on the cross and subsequent resurrection was a fundamentally important event that somehow or other has provided a way for the salvation for humankind. In Christian theology, this is known as the doctrine of the Atonement. Different … Read more

How Does Jesus Bring About Atonement?

Because God is Holy, nothing sinful can bear to be in His presence.  So, when God’s holy covenant people sin, this creates a serious problem, threatening their relationship with Him.  In the Old Testament, God provided a sacrificial system to His people by which they could make “atonement” for their sins, rectifying the threat to … Read more