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You seem to reject the term “atonement” as not fitting to describe Jesus’ sacrifice. You say that’s an Old Testament term meaning “covering.” And you claim it’s more accurate to say Jesus completely “took away” our sins. Where do we see this terminology being used instead of “atonement”?

But those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins, because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.

Therefore, when Christ came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You prepared for Me.

Hebrews 10:4-5

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”

John 1:29

So Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for Him.

Hebrews 9:28

But you know that He appeared so that He might take away our sins. And in Him is no sin.

1 John 3:5

He is the One who turns aside God’s wrath, taking away our sins, and not only ours, but also the sins of the whole world.

1 John 2:2
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