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Guilt Offering (ASHAM) & Purification/Sin Offering (HATA’AT): What You Must Know

Dr. Eitan Bar — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:57:15 +0000

The rich variety of sacrifices described in the Torah reveals a far more beautiful and relational pattern — a way for humanity to draw near to God in gratitude, worship, restoration, and communion. Each category of sacrifice served a different purpose, and remarkably, each finds its ultimate fulfillment in the…

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Does “All” Really Mean All? “Universal Atonement” vs. “Limited Atonement”

Dr. Eitan Bar — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:25:23 +0000

The gospel, especially in Protestant and Catholic conservative circles, is often presented as an offer limited to a select group. For instance, “Limited Atonement“ in Calvinism is the belief that Jesus’ sacrifice was only for the elect—those predestined by God to be saved (from hellfire, in their paradigm). It teaches…

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The Tabernacle: Essentials, Symbolism, Fulfillment in Jesus

Dr. Eitan Bar — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:04:52 +0000

The Tabernacle, a divine structure outlined in the book of Exodus, served as the dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their wilderness journey. During the Exodus and the wandering in the desert, the Tabernacle was portable, symbolizing the closeness of Emmanual—God with us. The Tabernacle’s detailed construction and the…

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What is Atonement (Propitiation)?

Dr. Eitan Bar — Tue, 28 May 2024 12:52:25 +0000

Atonement is a central concept in the Hebrew Scriptures, intricately tied to the relationship between humanity and God. The Hebrew term for atonement, “כפר” (kipper), appears over a hundred times in the Old Testament, most notably in the context of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Understanding the nuances of…

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What Most Christians Overlook Regarding Sacrifice in the Bible and Jesus’ Atonement

Dr. Eitan Bar — Fri, 10 May 2024 12:43:16 +0000

Well, perhaps not “most Christians,” but certainly most Protestants (Calvinists, Baptists, Evangelicals, Pentecostals, etc.) and most Catholics. Historically, this overlook made them develop their Theories of Atonement pretty late in the game, disregarding the earlier teachings of the Church Fathers.1 The Models of Atonement held by both the Catholic and…

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Hebrew Word Study: BLOOD (DAM)

Dr. Eitan Bar — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 11:49:48 +0000

We live in a world where blood usually signals one thing: violence. We see it splattered across war zones on the evening news. We play games that reward it. We watch films that glorify it. In modern consciousness, blood has become the language of trauma, danger, and death. We hide…

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Sin, Sacrifice and Forgiveness: Judaism vs. Evangelicalism

Dr. Eitan Bar — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:25:49 +0000

Forgiveness of sins and sacrifices are core to both religions. In Judaism, forgiveness never depended on the act of killing an animal. The God of the living does not take pleasure in death (Ezekiel 33:11) because death is the very opposite of what God is: life. Instead, the sacrifices symbolized generosity, dedication, celebration, peace, forgiveness, etc.

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Did God Commit A Cosmic Suicide? (“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46)

Dr. Eitan Bar — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 13:44:53 +0000

In this article I critique David Platt's interpretation of Matthew 27:46, which posits that God the Father killed God the Son, expelling Him from the Trinity. This article explores alternative perspectives on this verse, dissecting its theological implications and offering fresh insights into the nature of Jesus' crucifixion and the dynamics within the Godhead.

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Two Sacrificial Offerings in the Hebrew Scriptures That Will Completely Revise How You View Forgiveness of Sins

Dr. Eitan Bar — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 07:51:50 +0000

Discover the two sacrificial offerings in the Hebrew Scriptures that challenge our conventional understanding of forgiveness of sins. This exploration will provide a fresh perspective on how these ancient practices can inform our approach to sin and redemption today.

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What’s the Deal With Blood in the Bible?

Dr. Eitan Bar — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:06:38 +0000

Let's explore the significance of blood and covenants in understanding the Gospel message. These foundational elements symbolize the bond between God and humanity, illustrating the depth of divine commitment, the power of sacrifice, and the transformative nature of redemption.

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