My Perceptive Remarks On The Doctrine Of The Atonement
Atonement – Is (A Hebrew word that literally means “to cover over” or “make propitiation) The aspect of the work of Christ, particularly in the death, that makes possible the restoration of fellowship between God and man. The doctrine of the atonement states that Christ died and atoned for the sins of the elect. The core meaning of the atonement, for the Christian, is the satisfaction of a demand for justice. The doctrine of the atonement has been explained from several different perspectives: (Murphy 2009).
Ransom Theory – Says Christ was given by God as a ransom to Satan in order to cancel the debt Satan had on man. This theory was also taught by Augustine. This is a false view of the atonement according to classical Reformed theology. (Murphy 2009).
My Perceptive Remarks on “Ransom Theory”:
According to my religious experience the “Ransom Theory” merges with my understanding of the “Atonement.” In (Gen. 3) Satan tempted Eve and succeeded in getting her to sin. Yet, God turned Satan’s victory into defeat when Jesus rose from the dead. Thus, death is no longer a source of dread or fear. Christ overcame it, and one day we will also. God allowed his Son to die as a ransom, just so God could offer us pardon and “Salvation”. God forgives all the sin we have committed or will ever commit, for this I am grateful. (Tyndale House …show more content…
Back in those days the animal took the sinner’s place and paid the penalty for sin, and the animal’s death represented one life given so that another life could be saved. But after Christ’s death, no more sacrifices were needed. God took our punishment and animal sacrifice was no longer required. Now any person can be freed from the penalty of sin by simply believing in Jesus, acknowledging Jesus’ sacrifice in exchange, and accepting the forgiveness Jesus
Ransom Theory – Says Christ was given by God as a ransom to Satan in order to cancel the debt Satan had on man. This theory was also taught by Augustine. This is a false view of the atonement according to classical Reformed theology. (Murphy 2009).
My Perceptive Remarks on “Ransom Theory”:
According to my religious experience the “Ransom Theory” merges with my understanding of the “Atonement.” In (Gen. 3) Satan tempted Eve and succeeded in getting her to sin. Yet, God turned Satan’s victory into defeat when Jesus rose from the dead. Thus, death is no longer a source of dread or fear. Christ overcame it, and one day we will also. God allowed his Son to die as a ransom, just so God could offer us pardon and “Salvation”. God forgives all the sin we have committed or will ever commit, for this I am grateful. (Tyndale House …show more content…
Back in those days the animal took the sinner’s place and paid the penalty for sin, and the animal’s death represented one life given so that another life could be saved. But after Christ’s death, no more sacrifices were needed. God took our punishment and animal sacrifice was no longer required. Now any person can be freed from the penalty of sin by simply believing in Jesus, acknowledging Jesus’ sacrifice in exchange, and accepting the forgiveness Jesus