In Christian and Hebrew doctrine atonement is the satisfaction 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]]. | In Christian and Hebrew doctrine atonement is the satisfaction 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]]. |