Atonement Quote by Joseph Priestley
“It is hardly possible not to suspect the truth of this doctrine of atonement, when we consider that the general maxims to which it may be reduced, are nowhere laid down, or asserted, in the Scriptures, but others quite contrary to them.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: A History of the Corruptions of Christianity, 1782
The doctrine of atonement lacks clear scriptural basis and seems contradictory to biblical teachings.
In simple terms: Atonement doctrine isn’t clearly supported by Scripture.
Key Takeaway
Question the doctrine’s scriptural validity.
Themes
theology
criticism
dogma
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
theological
critical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- sermon preparation
- personal study
- faith counseling
Key Concepts
Atonement
scriptural authority
doctrinal analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the doctrine essential for faith?
- How do believers reconcile it with Scripture?
A Different Perspective
The doctrine may have historical or metaphorical value despite scriptural gaps.
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