| − | Atonement is a satisfacion or the paying of a penalty.A reparation or to make amends. Most often used meaning the reconciliation of [[God]] and [[man]] through the death of [[Jesus Christ]]. | + | Atonement is the satisfacion or payment of a penalty. It can be reparation or making amends. Atonement is often used to mean the reconciliation of [[God]] and [[man]] through the death of [[Jesus Christ]]. |