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Understanding the Multifaceted Nature of Atonement
This chapter explores the multifaceted nature of the Atonement, highlighting its various motifs and metaphors found in the New Testament. It emphasizes the importance of considering different facets such as sacrifice, satisfaction of divine justice, ransom, triumph over sin, death and hell, and the moral influence of Christ's death for a comprehensive understanding. The chapter also discusses the significance of sacrifice and penal substitution, as well as the role of Old Testament sacrifices in laying the groundwork for Atonement.