Atonement

David Avenges The Gibeonites

There was a famine during the days of David (v. 1). Perhaps David had not sought the Lord for a long time and now catastrophe strikes and he goes to the tabernacle in behalf of his people. Saul had killed many Gibeonites so David calls for them (v. 2). He tells them that he will …

The Trespass Offering

THE TRESPASS OFFERING – Chapters 5-6The trespass offering (v. 6) was to atone for specific acts of sin (vv. 1-5) of which a man was fully aware. This offering was needed for two kinds of sins. (1) The sins that were against “the holy things of the Lord” (5:15). (2) The …

IllustrationSpurgeon – “salvation is done, done"

C.H. Spurgeon said, “Human nature’s way of salvation is, “Do, do, do.” But God’s way of salvation is, “Done, done, it is all done.” You have but to rely by faith on the atonement that Christ accomplished on the cross.” (Source Unknown – by Lou …

IllustrationThe Atonement in Jesus Christ Blood

“The atonement in Jesus Christ’s blood is perfect; there isn’t anything that can be added to it. It is spotless, impeccable, flawless. It is perfect as God is perfect.” (Tozer, A.W. The Radical Cross; Living the Passion of Christ (Cape Hill PA: Wing Spread, p, 20 )