Atonement
“For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul” (Leviticus 17:11).
The word atonement in the Hebrew language literally means to cover. It refers to the removal of our guilt out of God’s sight. This took place at the cross where full payment was made for sin. The holiness of God’s nature demanded the judgment of sin, and the love of God provided a sacrifice for sin.
As a result of the work of Calvary and the shed blood of Christ, all the claims of God, as a God of light and holiness, have been met and satisfied forever. God is now free to bless man in the fullness of His grace and make known all the present blessings of everyone who has heard and believed the gospel.
The enjoyment of this wonderful truth will fill our hearts with the precious love of Christ. Meditating on it will thrill our souls with the fruit of His atoning work, which has glorified God in the putting away of our sins.
