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What does the Bible say about the atonement in Hebrews?

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Hebrews teaches that the law had a shadow of the atonement, which pointed to the perfect sacrifice of Christ that fulfills the law.

In Hebrews 10:1, the apostle states that the law was a shadow of good things to come, particularly the ultimate atonement that would perfect God's people. The law outlined various offerings, such as the burnt, sin, and peace offerings, each foreshadowing aspects of Christ's perfect sacrifice. The sacrifices of the law, repeated year after year, highlighted the inability of such offerings to make believers perfect in themselves, thus pointing to the necessity of a singular, perfect sacrifice — that of Jesus Christ. This perfect atonement, offered once for all, truly reconciles us to God, as declared in Hebrews 10:14.
Scripture References: Hebrews 10:1, Hebrews 10:14

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