Let us consider further the cross on which Christ died , what was He accomplishing?,there are certain words that show us, Here they are,(1) Propitiation, (2)Expiation,)These words have a deep meaning,now what does propitiation mean ?, it means appeasing the wrath of God,it is mentioned in three scriptures,'Romans 3 v25/ 1 John 2 v2 / 4 v10. unfortunately some translations use expiation or atonement,could be they are influenced by a certain scholar,who found it difficult as regards God manifesting wrath,yet there are plenty of examples recorded in His word of God manifesting His wrath.God the holy one was appeased by pouring out His wrath on Jesus, as Isaiah 53 v 4 -5 puts it,' He was pierced through for our transgressions,He was crushed for our iniquities. The chastening for our well being fell upon Him,and by His scourging we are healed'.Those words clearly show our dear Saviour experiencing dreadful suffering, in keeping with what propitiation means, the words of a hymn by D.W.Whittle explain it best.
'The wrath of God that was our due,
Upon the lamb was laid,
And by the shedding of His blood,
The debt for us was paid'
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