Reconciliation and Atonement in Romans & Colossians
The concept of reconciliation in Romans 5:10-11 & Colossians 1:19-22, where the restoration of favor with God is described through the death and life of Jesus Christ. Discover the significance of being reconciled to God, bringing harmony and peace through atonement. Delve into the illustrations of reconciliation in various relationships and the need for reconciliation due to sin. Witness how sin separates man from God and the importance of reconciliation through Christ. "
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RECONCILIATION Romans 5:10-11; Colossians 1:19-22
Romans 5:10-11 10 For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, shall we be saved by his life; 11 and not only so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.
Colossians 1:19-22 19 For it was the good pleasure of the Father that in him should all the fulness dwell; 20 and through him to reconcile all things unto himself, having made peace through the blood of his cross; through him, I say, whether things upon the earth, or things in the heavens. 21 And you, being in time past alienated and enemies in your mind in your evil works, 22 yet now hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and without blemish and unreproveable before him:
RECONCILED Romans 5:10; Colossians 1:19-22 katall ss - the restoration of the favour of God to sinners - Thayer to reconcile (those who are at variance) return to favour with, be reconciled to one to receive one into favour Produce harmony, return to favour, atonement (at-one-ment) - the state of being at one 4
RECONCILED Romans 5:10-11 the reconciliation (atonement, KJV) Romans 5:11 - Note the context Old Testament usage: Atonement - (kaphar, Heb.) To cover Leviticus 17:11 Figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel: appease cleanse, disannul purge, put off reconcile Strong cf. Leviticus 8:14-15 5
RECONCILED Romans 5:10; Colossians 1:19-22 Reconciliation illustrations: Reconciling a bank statement Your check book balance and bank statement balance are brought into agreement Husband and wife - 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 Marriage relationship restored 6
MANSNEEDOF RECONCILIATION God Reconciled In Christ Law SIN Man 7
SIN SEPARATES MAN FROM GOD Isaiah 59:1-2; 1 Peter 3:12 Separates from God in this life!- Gen. 3:23-24 Man is not born away from God - Ezekiel 18:20 Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness - 1 John 3:4 Sin separates us from God in eternity! Matthew 25:31-34, 41, 46 Sin is incompatible with God! - 2 Cor. 6:14-17 Israel - Joshua 7:10ff; Deuteronomy 31:15-18 Judah - Isaiah 1:1-4; 59:1-2 8
THEMEANSOF RECONCILIATION 2 Corinthians 5:18-19; Colossians 1:20-22 God has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ God does not need reconciling to man, but He seeks to reconcile us to Himself in Christ John 3:16; 1 John 4:9-10 Christ died for all Atonement is available to all mankind 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (Fulfillment of Daniel 9:24) 9
THEMINISTRYOF RECONCILIATION 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 The gospel is the message (word) of reconciliation - Ephesians 2:13, 16-18: 3:3-7 Apostles given this word of reconciliation Mark 16:15 (Acts 1:8); 2 Corinthians 4:5-7, 15 Ambassadors who implore the world on Christ s behalf - 2 Corinthians 5:20 10
THEMINISTRYOF RECONCILIATION 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 The gospel tells us what sin did to us What in time past they were - Col. 1:21: Alienated: Shut out of fellowship with God Enemies: Hostile (enmity), hating and opposing God and man due to sin vanity of their mind - Ephesians 2:3; 4:17-18 evil works - Ephesians 2:1-3; 4:19 11
THEMINISTRYOF RECONCILIATION 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 The gospel tells us what God did to reconcile us - Romans 5:8 Death of His Son, Jesus - Romans 5:10 Jesus bore our sins in His body on the cross 1 Peter 2:24 Though sinless, Jesus accepted the penalty of sin (death) - cf. Romans 6:23a 2 Corinthians 5:21; Isaiah 53:4-6, 10-11 DEATH is the judicial penalty for sin - CDH the price that had to be paid for sin - JDR the death by which he bore our iniquities - JRP 12
THEMINISTRYOF RECONCILIATION 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 The gospel tells us what to do to be reconciled to God - 2 Corinthians 5:20 Believe, confess faith, and repent of sins Romans 10:9-10; Acts 17:30 Be baptized - Romans 6:4-5 United together (in harmony, reconciliation) Continue in the faith - Colossians 1:23 13
THEMOMENTOF RECONCILIATION 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 (17); Romans 5:11 Urgency of the plea - 2 Corinthians 5:20 By delay you remain alienated from God and lost in your sin Today hear His voice - Hebrews 3:7-8 Obtained when the blood of Christ is applied to our sins - Romans 5:10; 6:3 14
THEMOMENTOF RECONCILIATION 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 (17); Romans 5:11 Reconciliation is in Christ 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 3:26-27 Motivation for sinners to obey- 2 Cor. 5:21 WHAT JESUS DID - the righteous for the unrighteous - 1 Peter 3:18 WHAT WE MAY BECOME - Ephesians 4:23-24 renewed in the spirit of your mind the new man created in righteousness and holiness of truth 15
RECONCILIATION Brought into God s Favor Remain in sin Remain an alienated and an enemy of God! God took the initiative to reconcile the world to Himself He sent His Son to die for the sins of the world - 1 John 2:2 God pleads with you! Christ s ambassadors beg you 16
Be Ye Reconciled To God We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God 2 Corinthians 5:20, ASV
What Shall We Do? Acts 2:38 Alien sinners must Hear the Gospel Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:6 Believe it John 8:24 Repent of sin in your life Acts 17:30 Confess that Christ is God s Son Matthew 10:34 Be baptized to wash away your sins Acts 2:38 An erring child of God must Repent and Pray for Forgiveness 1 John 1:7-9 Endure Trials & be faithful unto death Revelation 2:10
