The ATONEMENT

What does it mean? The word “atone” is to make amends for wrong doing. It is found once in the NT, rendering katallageu (which is better translated “reconciliation”). Its the work of Christ in dealing with the problem posed by the sin of man, and in bringing sinners into right relation with God.

Why the need for atonement? Atonement is brought about by three things, the universality of sin, the seriousness of sin and man’s inability to deal with sin. The first point is found in many places in the Bible: “for there is no man that sinneth not” (I Ki. 8:46); and then Paul writes, “for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3:23). Much more could be cited.

when experiencing fear

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
II Timothy 1:7

For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
Romans 8:15

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
I John 4:18

Which Members of the Body Must be Controlled for Obedience?

Jesus singled out the hand and eye of the body that need to obey God’s will.Matt. 5:29-30 describes how important it is to obey with the eye and hand. And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. ~ And if thy right hand offend thee, cut ‘it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.