My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 1st John 2:1
A. The Work of Propitiation
1. Defined
a. Biblical concepts of Christ’s death: Redemption
Redemption : What Christ’s death accomplished in relationship to us: Acts 20:28, 1 Cor. 6:19-20, 1 Cor. 1:30, Gal. 4:4-5, Eph. 1:7, Col. 1:13-14
b. Biblical concepts of Christ death: Propitiation
Propitiation: What Christ’s death accomplished in relationship to God: Rom. 3:23-26, Heb. 2:17, 1 John 2:1-2, 1 John 4:10
2. Demonstrated
a. Old Testament
Passover: Exodus 12:13
Day of Atonement: Lev. 16:6-9, Lev. 16:20-22, Lev. 16:29-30
b. New Testament: Heb. 2:14-17, Heb. 9:11-12, Heb. 9:23-28, Heb. 10:12-14, Heb. 13:10-12, Rev. 1:4-5, Rev. 5:6, 12
B. The Blessings from Propitiation
1. Freedom from condemnation: John 19:30, Rom. 5:1
2. Union in Christ: Eph. 2:13-15, Col. 2:13-14