1. Explain what Christians mean by atonement (death of Jesus for salvation)
OT sacrifices – lamb killed and blood sprinkled on altar to get rid of sin – these point forward to Christ
Jesus is the sacrificial Lamb who takes away sin
Jesus take the punishment due to sinners – he takes their place – he is their substitute
Stain of sin washed away
God is love but justice and God’s wrath against sin needed to be satisfied.
On the cross justice is done (sin is punished), so both love and anger are expressed and satisfied.

2. Describe what Christians mean by atonement.
Being made one with God
End of separation or alienation between God and man
Reconciliation
Forgiveness
Suffering of Christ on behalf of sinners