The atonement is crucial for Christians as it secures their reconciliation with God and ultimate salvation through Christ's sacrifice.
For Christians, the atonement represents the foundation of their faith and hope in salvation. It underscores the belief that through Christ's sacrifice, believers are justified and reconciled to God. Romans 4:25 states, 'Who was delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our justification,' emphasizing that without the atonement, there is no basis for justification before God. This doctrine assures believers that their sins are fully atoned for and that they are accepted in Christ, fostering a relationship with God that is based on grace rather than works. The assurance of salvation and the call to live in light of this grace stem directly from understanding the atonement.
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