Chapter 17: The Atonement Through Christ
1. What is meant by Christ’s atonement?
Jesus taking away our sin.
2. Why was Christ’s atonement necessary?
Because of God’s love and justice.
3. What did Christ’s atonement accomplish?
It satisfied the justice of God.
4. What is meant by saying that Christ’s atonement was vicarious?
It means that Christ was a substitute for His people.
5. What is Christ’s passive obedience?
His suffering our punishment.
6. What is Christ’s active obedience?
His perfect obedience of God’s law.
7. Whom did Christ intend to save by His atonement?
His people.