Term
the sacrificial or satisfaction theory
The theory that Christ's death was a necessary act of satisfaction to God's honor to restore balance after human sin.
Filed underChristologySoteriology
Definition
The atonement theory that suggests that Jesus Christ's death was a necessary act of satisfaction to God's honor, restoring balance after humanity's sin, rather than a ransom paid to Satan.
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- See also
- SatisfactionTerm
- Contrasted with
Sources
- 1.Stephen D. Morrison “7 Theories of the Atonement Summarized.” Stephen D. Morrison: Author & TheologianLinkOriginal citation: Stephen D. Morrison, "7 Theories of the Atonement Summarized," Stephen D. Morrison: Author & Theologian, October 14, 2014, https://www.sdmorrison.org/7-theories-of-the-atonement-summarized/.
Last revised August 14, 2026