Sentences with phrase «make expiation»
Hebrews continues, Christ «had to be made like His brethren in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make expiation for the sins of the people.»
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«Atonement», or «expiation», is about making reparation for a wrong or injury committed, specifically about reconciling sinful humanity to God.
Even for one who has been brought up «in the faith» a bit of reflection makes one admit that the shades of difference between propitiation and expiation or between redemption and ransom are rather vague in one's mind.
I labelled it forgiveness, some type of expiation, maybe I would use my life to rectify those mistakes, sort of make up for their misgivings by leading a life seeking to change those faults laid upon me.