Atonement: The HELPS Word Studies

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The term “atonement” originates from the Greek word katallage which means “reconciliation, restoration to favor”. The HELPS Word Studies gives this definition, “reconciliation (restoration) as the resulting of Christ exactly (precisely) exchanging His righteousness (blood) for our guilt. During the Old Testament times, sin was only

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