Justification (theology)

Background Christianity Protestantism Pietism Anglicanism Arminianism Doctrinal distinctives Articles of Religion Prevenient Grace Governmental Atonement Imparted righteousness Christian perfection People Charles Wesley George Whitefield Thomas Coke Francis Asbury Richard Allen Albert C. Outler Largest groups World Methodist Council Uni ...

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The Satisfaction view of the atonement (also known as the penal or punishment theory) is a doctrine in Christian theology related to the meaning and effect of the death of Jesus Christ and has been traditionally taught in both Catholic, Lutheran, and Reformed circles. Drawing primarily from the works of Anselm of Canterbury and John Calvin, the satisfaction theory teaches that Christ was punished as a substitute on behalf of humankind so that the demands of divi ...

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In Christianity, Propitiation is a theological term denoting that by which God is rendered propitious, i.e., that 'satisfaction' or 'appeasement' by which it becomes consistent with His character and government to pardon and bless sinners. The propitiation does not procure his love or make him loving; rather, it renders it consistent for him to exercise his love towards sinners. Propitiation - Propitiation in Christian theology. In Christian theology, propitiation is the work of Jesus Christ on the ...

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Sanctification or in its verb form, sanctify, literally means to set apart for special use or purpose, that is to make holy or sacred (compare Latin sanctus 'holy'). Therefore sanctification refers to the state or process of being set apart, i.e. made holy. The concept of sanctification is widespread among religions, but is perhaps especially common among the various branches of the Christian religion. The term can be used to refer to objects which are set apart for special purposes, but the most common use within ...

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A true overview as to what protestants believe concerning sanctification is almost impossible, due to the fact that protestant theologies differ so much from denomination to denomination. In the Protestant churches sanctification is widely viewed as the second stage in the Christian's walk with Christ, the first being justification(used here as salvation) and the third being glorification. Sanctification, as discussed above, begins at the moment the Christian is saved, but the point of completion is sometimes disputed. < ...

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In Christian theology, propitiation is the work of Jesus Christ on the cross, by which He appeases the wrath of God, and conciliates Him who would otherwise be offended by our sin and would demand that we pay the penalty for it. The concept of propitiation is associated in some Christian theological systems with indemnity, imputed righteousness, and substitutionary atonement. Propitiation is translated from the Greek (hilasterion), meaning "that which expiates or propitiates" or "the gift which procures propitiation". The word ...

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Justification can mean: Justification (jurisprudence) Justification (typesetting) In epistemology, justification of a belief is what renders it worth believing. Justification (theology) Bibliography for theological justification Other related archivesBibliography for theological justification, Justification (jurisprudence), Justification (theology), Justification (typesetti

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