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God's Method of Reconciliation (continued)

The Sub-Doctrine of Atonement - Part 2

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: June, 2015
This second part on the subject of atonement examines the Biblical language used to describe Jesus' act of atonement.
Discussion Questions
  1. What are some ways we explain the doctrine of atonement?
  2. What emotion is at the heart of God's willingness to offer His son and Jesus' willingness to sacrifice His life and position with God the Father on our behalf?
  3. What can we add to the sacrifice of Jesus that would help us obtain God's mercy?
  4. Explain how the following actions express our faith:
    1. Belief
    2. Repentance
    3. Confession
    4. Baptism
    5. Faithfulness
  5. Which of the elements of our response to God's plan for our salvation only has to occur once and why?
  6. How can you use this lesson to grow spiritually and help others come into a relationship with Jesus?
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