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One reason is that the atonement is taught by Scripture.
"Atone" means to pay or set right - as you may atone for an insult or a debt of honor. One of the fundamental Christian concepts is that humankind is separated from God by their sin. That is, I have sinned against God and have chosen to go my own way, and now my guilt and debt for my sin keeps me from God and heaven. Jesus atones for my sins on the cross, that is, he paid the penalty for them or (if you prefer) he settled the debt. Therefore, I can be in joyful union with God, as God originally intended.
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What do christians believe about atonement or making up sins?
Christians generally believe in what the bible says about atonement. There are 69 references to the atonement of our sins by the blood of bulls and of goats in the Old Testament, but in the new Testament, in Hebrews, the Bible says: 10.4. For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins. and the writer of Hebrews goes on to talk of Christ's sacrifice for our sins: 10.12. But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; And finally, here is the only reference to 'atonement' in the New Testament, which Christians do believe: Romans 5.11. And not only [so], but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.
Do Christians believe in after death reincarnation or in heaven?
Christians do not believe in reincarnation. Christians believe in Heaven.
What do Jews believe about atonement that differs from Christians regarding sin?
Christians believe that Jesus atoned for all of his followers' sins.Jews believe:that atonement is between the individual and G-d or whomever they 'sinned' against.it is not possible to atone for 'sins' not yet committed.it is not possible to atone for the 'sins' committed by another person.that atonement is achieved by apologising for your action in combination with resolving to never repeat that action and prayer.Furthermore, the Christian concept of sin doesn't exist in Judaism. In Judaism, the word in the Tanach (Jewish Bible) that is most often translated as 'sin' is an archery term that literally means 'to miss the mark'.
How do Christians atone?
By confessing to God or being baptised.Another Answer:By confessing their sins and inviting Christ into their lives.
How many gods to Christians believe?
Christians believe there is only one God.
When do Christians believe life starts?
Christians believe that 'life starts' at conception.
What is difference between Jews and Christians?
Christians believe that the Messiah Has Come. Jews believe that He Has not.
How many saints did the Christians believe in?
Christians continue to believe in thousands of different saints. There are currently over 10,000 named saints that Roman and Orthodox Christians believe in.
Do most christians believe that jesus suffered and was crucified?
As far as i know, all christians believe that.
How many Christians believe in the signs of the stars or heaven or astrology?
True Christians do not believe in Astrology. .
Do Christians believe in the after life?
Yes, Christians all believe that the soul will live on after the body has died.
Why do Christians believe hospices are so important?
I think Christians don't believe this.Hospices are important to all people not so important to Christians.
