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This paper is a study of the theology of an Anglican bishop, John Davenant (1572-1641), in the context of the early modern era. In particular, it will focus on his understanding of the extent and intent of the atoning death of Christ.
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THE THEOLOGY OF THE ATONEMENT I. Howard Marshall ‘A biblical understanding of atonement is concerned above all with the restoration of mutual, undistorted, unpolluted divine/human relationship, not with the appeasing of a God angered by the misdeeds of his
One theological issue that attracted much attention in this period was atonement. Patristic scholars, in an attempt to build on the apostolic tradition, expressed varied interpretations of Christ’s death on the cross. Among the different patristic interpretations, Iranaeus’ recapitulation and Origen’s ransom theories of atonement became ...
making possible our salvation — is called ‘the Atonement.’ The Atonement raises a number of different interrelated philosophical questions: 1) Why did Christ die on the cross? 2) How does Christ dying make it possible for our sins to be forgiven? 3) If God is omnipotent, why couldn’t God forgive our sins without Christ dying?
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Oct 7, 2012 · These two lists define the integrity and comprehensiveness of an atonement theory and set the standard for a new atonement model. The author uses the tools of critical reasoning and draws on a wide range of theological works in an innovative approach to the problem.
Apr 25, 2024 · The word atonement is used over 100 times in the Old Testament, primarily in the Pentateuch, and it is usually in the context of a sacrifice, either a blood sacrifice or the payment of a certain amount of money. The idea is that a person or thing is unclean due to sin or some other defilement.
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Oct 19, 2021 · What Is ‘the Atonement’? As spoken at the outset of this article, the atonement is at its core, a profound demonstration of God’s love. We read: “But God commends his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” . Along with this truth, the atonement also speaks of sacrifice. This sacrifice, i.e., the ...