ETCF VII.61 ATONEMENT

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul(c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

VII.61 ATONEMENT

Summary:

1. Atonement involves a payment to make amends for a debt.
2. Human beings cannot atone for their own sins.
3. Jesus’ perfection qualified Him to make atonement.
4. Christ fulfilled the curse of the Old Covenant.
5. Christ’s atonement was both a work of substitution and satisfaction.
6. The Father and Son worked in harmony to effect our reconciliation.

Biblical passages for reflection:

Romans 3:21-28
Romans 5:17-19
Ephesians 1:7
Philippians 3:8-9
Titus 3:1-7

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...to be clear -- 'vicarious' is used in the 2nd definition:
vicarious
adj. 1 indirect, through another; 2 performed for or experienced by one person in place of another; substituted, delegated; happening in an unusual part of the body (Physiology)

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While the use of the word is technically correct -- more common usage is something we 'imagine' ourselves -- on behalf of another. 2ndary --older usage is 'substitutionary'.

Christ's death was real _it was experienced for us_ --we benefit from the atonement through his _vicarious_ sufferings.