atonement
One example of religious jargon that does not typically appear in everyday conversation is the word “atonement.” The term translated as “atonement” appears 103 times in 94 verses throughout the Old Testament. Its most prolific use is in conjunction with one of Israel’s most sacred holy days. In this lesson, we’ll seek to understand what it is, how it relates to salvation, and why its so important.
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Lesson Resources:
W. Möller and J.B. Payne, “Atonement, Day of” in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, 2nd ed. (Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans, 1986).
https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/h3722/esv/wlc/0-1/