2). Reconciliation:
rec•on•cile \ˈre-kən-ˌsī(-ə)l\ vb
-ciled; -cil•ing [ME, fr. AF or L; AF reconciler, fr. L reconciliare, fr. re- + conciliare to conciliate] vt 14c
1 a : to restore to friendship or harmony; reconciled the factions
b : settle, resolve; reconcile differences
Merriam-Webster, I. (2003). Merriam-Webster's collegiate dictionary. Includes index. (Eleventh ed.). Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, Inc.
SETTLE- to seat, bring to rest, come to rest
RESOLVE-to dissolve or melt
As Arnold points out, "Reconciliation means that the position of the world, which was in a state of alienation from God, was changed by the Messiah’s death so that all men are now able to be saved".
Fruchtenbaum, A. G. (1983). The Messianic Bible Study Collection (110:8). Tustin, Calif.: Ariel Ministries.
We looked at three Scriptures pertaining to reconciliation:
- Romans 5:10-11
- 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
- Colossians 1:20-22
I also brought out another kind of reconciliation that is very important to understand and that is found in Ephesians 2:11-16 and 3:1-6. This reminded us of the olive tree example that Paul gives us in Romans 11. We discussed how we are grafted in, (as wild olive branches), and receive the spiritual blessings that are mediated through the Jewish covenants, of which we are partakers, not taker-overs.
3). Propitiation:
1 : the act of propitiating
2 : something that propitiates specif : an atoning sacrifice
act active
Merriam-Webster, I. (2003). Merriam-Webster's collegiate dictionary. Includes index. (Eleventh ed.). Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, Inc.
We looked at Romans 1:18a, which helps us to define propitiation. Messiah's death brought satisfaction concerning the wrath of God. We looked at three corresponding Scriptures:
- Romans 3:25
- 1 John 2:2
- 1 John 4:10
We can see a picture beginning to develop with the first three positional truths and that should bring us great comfort in our daily walk with Him.
Be blessed,
George
Your Chrbrotherist
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