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C. Atonement has been enacted once and is capable of covering all sins for all time
Some would take issue with this statement, crucifying Christ again with every communion, but the scriptures quite clearly indicate that this is impossible!

Hebrews 9:12–26; Hebrews 6:4–6

D. Atonement was and is absolutely necessary for human salvation
Luke 24:45–47; Luke 9:22; Romans 5:8; John 15:13

E. Christ’s atoning death demonstrated God’s wrath toward sin as well as His love for sinful men
John 3:16; Romans 3:25-26; Romans 5:6-8

F. Atonement was built into the creation. As Merrill F. Unger wrote:
“When man fell, he fell into the arms of divine mercy.”
1 Peter 1:19–20; Revelation 13:8

G. Atonement is universal. It is available to everyone.
Romans 5:18; Romans 10:13; 2 Corinthians 5:14–15; 1 Timothy 2:5–6; 1 Timothy 4:10

1. For those who accept it, atonement is the actual, objective grounds for forgiveness of sins and acceptance with God for the repentant believer
John 3:16; Acts 2:38; Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:14

2. For those who reject it, atonement provides no benefit
Mark 16:16; John 3:36; Hebrews 10:26–29

H. Atonement, the death of the Lord Jesus Christ on the cross, was the apex of history for man.
1. Before the cross, the law demanded blood sacrifice for sins, always pointing to the final sacrifice
Hebrews 9:7–9

2. After the cross, man points backward to that event to claim his right to salvation
1 Corinthians 1:18; Ephesians 2:15–16; Colossians 1:20; 2:14