The Doctrine of Atonement, The First Period, 80-254 A.D. (2)

We noted in our preceding article that, as far as the doctrine of the atonement is concerned as taught in the period, 80-254 A.D., all without exception taught that Christ died for our sins and that His death is a sacrifice for sin, and that redemption and salvation were accomplished not only through His incarnation and by His doctrine and example but also through His death. And we also noted that the doctrine of vicarious satisfaction or atonement was not completely developed or defined in...