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Through the symbolism of the two goats and the actions of the High Priest we understand the meaning of this very important holyday REMO REMOVAL AL AND AND FO FORGIVENESS GIVENESS OF OF OUR SINS OUR SINS BY BY THE THE PO POWER WER OF CHRIST’S BLOOD! 3
V 26 “And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 27 Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD. 28 And ye shall do no work in that same day: for it is a day of atonement, to make an atonement for you before the LORD your God.” 3
V 29 “For whatsoever soul it be that shall not be afflicted in that same day, he shall be cut off from among his people. 30 And whatsoever soul it be that doeth any work in that same day, the same soul will I destroy from among his people.” 4
31 Ye shall do no manner of work: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations in all your dwellings. 32 It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your souls: in the ninth day of the month at even, from even unto even, shall ye celebrate your sabbath. 5
Psalms 35:13 But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting ; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom. 6
Ezra 8:21 Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselve s before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance. 7
Isaiah 58:3 Wherefore have we fasted, say they , and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours. 8
Matthew 6:16 Moreover when ye fast , be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast . Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. James 4:7-10 Submit yourselves therefore to God . Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God , and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts , ye double minded. Be afflicted , and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. 9
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Case Study Romans 10:9-11 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart • What are we that God hath raised him from the told is the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with requirement of salvation? the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 18
Case Study Acts 8:9-13 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving • Acts 8:9-13 out that himself was some great one: To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, • Did Simon Magus This man is the great power of God. And to him they fulfill these had regard, because that of long time he had requirements? bewitched them with sorceries. But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they • Would most were baptized, both men and women. Then Simon ministers today himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he believe that? continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done . 19
Acts 8:18-24 And when Simon saw that through laying Case Study on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish Is there more to with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of being saved God may be purchased with money. Thou hast neither than just part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in believing, the sight of God. Repent therefore of this thy confessing, and wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of being baptized? thine heart may be forgiven thee. For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity . Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me. 20
Case Study James 2:18-20 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? 21
General A Atonement Passages Romans 3:25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood , to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past , through the forbearance of God ; Hebrews 2:17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren , that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people . Romans 5:11 And not only so , but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. 22
What is an Atonement? • a·tone·ment n. Amends or reparation made for an injury or wrong; expiation. -- Reconciliation or an instance of reconciliation between God and humans. -- Atonement Christianity. The reconciliation of God and humans brought about by the redemptive life and death of Jesus. 1 Corinthians 1:23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; Does it make sense to you? ARE YOU ALSO BEWILDERED WHY GOD HAD TO SEND HIS SON TO DIE FOR OUR ATONEMENT? 23
Does God Desire Reconciliation? 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ , and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation ; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself , not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation . Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God . For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 24
Christ Crucified 1 Corinthians 1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect . 25
Christ Crucified 1 Corinthians 1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect . What is the Gospel? What happens if the message is altered ? 26
Christ Crucified 1 Corinthians 1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect . What is the Gospel? What happens if the message is altered ? 1 Corinthians 2:1-2 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ , and him crucified . Galatians 3:1-2 O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith ? 27
Christ Crucified 1 Corinthians 1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect . What is the Gospel? What happens if the message is altered ? 1 Corinthians 2:1-2 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ , and him crucified . Galatians 3:1-2 O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith ? It appears understanding Christ crucified is a big deal? 28
Romans 2:12 For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law; Ezekiel 18:4b … the soul that sinneth, it shall die. Romans 2:13 (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified. 29
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Earthly governments have thought it wise to separate the powers of justice and the power of pardon. Why? 31
Earthly governments have thought it wise to separate the powers of justice and the power of pardon. Why? What would you think if the Governor of your state pronounced a universal pardon for every criminal in the state? 32
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