Atonement was once gained by the sacrifice of a prized animal. It showed that the guilt and the sinful deed had been dealt with. However, the continued slaughter of valuable animals would not change the heart of the people.
Because humans have a need to be made right, a feeling of unworthiness or wrongness, we need to be declared right. In legal terms this is referred to as being acquitted. It is due to the blood of Christ that humans can be justified and be made right.
We all have a story. Somewhere along the way all our stories have been ugly. Yet, there is one who makes us white as snow, and turns our shoddy narratives into the grand novels of truth.
Propitiation is the setting straight of a wrongdoing against a perfect God. It's a humbling thing to wipe the slate clean, admit the wrong, and come to forgiveness. Yet, leaving our dirty, disheveled, tear-soaked rags at the foot of the cross is the ultimate homage to the God that recognizes the face of sorrow and shame. Music by Tim Hughes.
Does protesting show the love of God? Explore the answers to this question with Chris Seay as he asks people on the street. Would Jesus have been a protester? Probably not. Perhaps listening truly is the most powerful apologetic.
Journeying through the names of God, this cool video combines powerful music, imagery and text to focus the viewer on Jesus Christ and what He has done for us. Great for a time of reflection or worship. Perfect for Easter. Music by JJ Plasencio.
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