What does the term 'Atonement' mean in the Christian teaching of salvation?
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Correct answer: The reconciliation of God and mankind through the sacrifice of Jesus
Atonement refers to the work of Christ on the cross to remove the barrier of sin between God and humans. It is the 'at-one-ment' or restoration of a broken relationship.
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