Tag: Atonement

February 22, 2025

Numbers 8 Commentary

Numbers

Numbers chapter 8 details the preparation of the Levites for tabernacle service and the arrangement of the golden lampstand. It emphasizes themes of ritual purity, substitutionary atonement, and God’s holiness. This chapter signifies the continuity of God’s covenant and foreshadows Christ’s ultimate sacrifice, highlighting the importance of order and obedience in worship.

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February 10, 2025

Leviticus 23 Explained

Leviticus

Leviticus 23 describes Israel’s appointed feasts, highlighting their significance in worship and God’s redemptive work. It emphasizes the Sabbath, Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Pentecost, Trumpets, Atonement, and Tabernacles, each culminating in Christ’s fulfillment, pointing towards themes of holiness, atonement, resurrection, and eternal dwelling with God.

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December 13, 2024

Difficult Passages for Limited Atonement

Arminianism, Atonement, Calvinism

While the doctrine of definite (or limited) atonement is thoroughly supported by Scripture, there are certain passages that proponents of universal atonement (e.g., Arminians) frequently cite as challenges to this doctrine. Below are some of the most commonly raised passages and how they are answered within a Reformed framework. John 3:16 “For God so loved…

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December 13, 2024

If Christ died for everyone, why is anyone going to Hell?

Arminianism, Atonement, Bible Answers, Calvinism

Arminians assert that Christ’s atonement enables possible salvation for all, relying on individual faith. This view faces critiques regarding the efficacy of atonement, human choice over divine sovereignty, and justice. In contrast, the Reformed perspective claims definite atonement secures salvation exclusively for the elect, emphasizing God’s grace and sovereignty throughout salvation.

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December 10, 2024

The Purpose of John Owen’s Death of Death in the Death of Christ

“The Death of Death in the Death of Christ” by John Owen, Atonement

John Owen’s “Death of Death in the Death of Christ” argues that Christ’s death was specifically intended to save the elect, not everyone. This understanding upholds God’s sovereignty and grace, contrasting with the view of universal atonement, which limits Christ’s power and presents salvation as dependent on human choice, not divine will.

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December 4, 2024

Is Yom Kippur a Day of Rest?

Bible Answers, Leviticus

The Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur, emphasizes rest based on Levitical instructions, signifying humanity’s reliance on God’s provision for atonement. This rest reflects spiritual cleansing and anticipates eternal rest in Christ. Believers are called to cease works-based righteousness and embrace the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice, secured by a perfect communion with God.

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December 4, 2024

What is the main point of Leviticus?

Bible Answers, Leviticus

The Book of Leviticus, authored by Moses, serves as a vital guide for the Israelites, illustrating God’s holiness, humanity’s sinfulness, and the pathway to reconciliation through atonement. It encompasses detailed instructions on sacrifices, priesthood, and moral living, all of which foreshadow Christ as the ultimate sacrifice and mediator.

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