Compassion Quote by Scott Hahn
““expiation: A sacrifice that wipes away sin. • The expression is used multiple times in the Greek OT for the mercy seat, or golden lid that covered the Ark of the Covenant (Ex 25:17; Heb 9:5). The high priest of Israel sprinkled blood on the mercy seat once a year on the Day of Atonement to expiate the sins of the people and restore them to fellowship with Yahweh (Lev 16:1-34). For Paul, the mercy seat typifies Christ as the living seat of God's presence and the place where atonement is made with sacrificial blood (CCC 433). • Christ, who became an expiation by blood, teaches us to follow his example by the mortification of our members (St. Gregory of Nyssa, On Perfection). Back””
About This Quote
Source Book: Theology of the Old Testament, 1995
Expiation is the sacrificial act that removes sin, symbolized by the mercy seat and fulfilled in Christ.
In simple terms: Sacrifice removes sin.
Key Takeaway
Seek repentance through Christ’s sacrifice.
Themes
redemption
atonement
faith
Mood
reflective
devotional
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal repentance
- church liturgy
- teaching on atonement
Key Concepts
sacrifice
theology
Christology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true repentance look like today?
- How does Christ’s sacrifice affect daily life?
A Different Perspective
Ritual sacrifice may feel abstract to modern believers.
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