What does the Bible say about reconciliation to God?
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The Bible emphasizes that reconciliation to God is accomplished through the death of Christ, bringing peace through His blood.
Reconciliation to God is fundamentally about resolving the dispute caused by sin. Colossians 1:20-22 clearly states that Jesus made peace through the blood of His cross, reconciling all things unto Himself. This reconciliation is both a work done for us in Christ and a work done in us as we come into agreement with God's gospel. The believer, once an enemy of God in thought and action, is now presented faultless before Him, fully justified through Christ's sacrifice. Thus, reconciliation involves a transformation of our relationship with God, leading us into a state of unblameable acceptance.
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