This blog is an excellent idea. I am understanding 1 John so far, plus I am trying to keep up with readings daily--foggy on the difference between propitiation and expiation, though.
Great to hear from you Jill. I think the main thing is Jesus took God's wrath upon Himself in the cross. But if you want to get into the meaning of the words... Expiation means God satisfied his own wrath by providing the sacrifice himself. Propitiation is probably better used of Old Testament sacrifices - where the worshiper offered a sacrifice to cover their sin. That is the only difference. Propitiation, someone else offers the sacrifice. Expiation, God offers it himself.
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Study Guide Help
1 John only has 5 chapters. Read through the book each week by taking one chapter a day, five days a week.
- Chap. 2 is the longest chapter with 29 verses. It can be read aloud at a moderate pace in about 4 min. Setting aside 15 min. for Bible reading and prayer, this would leave you with at least 10 min. for prayer or further reflection on the chapter.
- The entire book can be read aloud in about 14 min. at a moderate pace.
- Try reading aloud, while looking for a keyword. It will help focus your mind.
This blog is an excellent idea. I am understanding 1 John so far, plus I am trying to keep up with readings daily--foggy on the difference between propitiation and expiation, though.
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear from you Jill. I think the main thing is Jesus took God's wrath upon Himself in the cross. But if you want to get into the meaning of the words... Expiation means God satisfied his own wrath by providing the sacrifice himself. Propitiation is probably better used of Old Testament sacrifices - where the worshiper offered a sacrifice to cover their sin. That is the only difference. Propitiation, someone else offers the sacrifice. Expiation, God offers it himself.
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