Bible dictionary for children
Atonement
Atonement concerns dealing with sin so that relationship with God can be put right.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Atonement concerns dealing with sin so that relationship with God can be put right. Different Bible passages use several pictures to explain this.
Talk about it
What needs to be addressed when a relationship has been damaged?
An example from the Bible
Leviticus 16 describes a special day of cleansing and offerings for Israel. Christians also discuss Jesus' work using the word atonement, while explaining its meaning in different ways.
Read Leviticus 16:30 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Leviticus 16:30
for on this day shall atonement be made for you, to cleanse you. You shall be clean from all your sins before Yahweh.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
