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    atonement
    /əˈtəʊnm(ə)nt/

    noun

    • 1. the action of making amends for a wrong or injury: "he submitted his resignation as an act of atonement"

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  2. 6 days ago · The meaning of ATONEMENT is reparation for an offense or injury : satisfaction. How to use atonement in a sentence.

  3. 4 days ago · Traditionally, this kerygma is interpreted as meaning that Jesus' death was an "atonement" for sin, or a ransom, or a means of propitiating God or expiating God's wrath against humanity because of their sins.

  4. Jun 22, 2024 · In the Bible, atonement is often described as the process by which sin is forgiven, and a restored relationship between God and humankind is established. The biblical meaning of atonement is profound and carries significant theological implications for believers.

  5. 1 day ago · Atonement describes the reconciliation between God and humanity as God brings sinners back to Himself, making them 'at one' with Him. This is perhaps the central role in Christ's work and answers the questions, 'Why did Jesus come to earth, and what do His life and death achieve?' Old Testament background.

  6. Jun 20, 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.

  7. Jun 26, 2024 · The final three holidays (Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and Tabernacles) occur during the fall, all within a short fifteen-day period. Many Bible scholars and commentators believe that these fall feasts have not yet been fulfilled by Jesus.

  8. Jun 12, 2024 · Atonement is a preposition, everything else is elaboration. The martyr tradition arose during Antiochus IV Epiphanies’ desecration of the temple and his extensive efforts to outlaw Judaism (167 BCE), which led to the Maccabean revolt in 164 BCE.