Affirms
Christ's death provides atonement and reconciliation with God
The Zion Christian Church teaches that Christ's death on the cross provides atonement for human sin and reconciliation between humanity and God. Through his sacrificial death and resurrection, Christ has defeated sin, Satan, and the powers of evil. This redemptive work is the foundation of Christian hope and transformation.
Key Distinctions
- Primary theory:
- penal substitution — Christ bears the penalty of sin in place of sinners
- Scope of atonement:
- universal — Christ died for all people
- Propitiation affirmed:
- yes — Christ's death satisfies divine justice
Scripture References
Sources
- ZCC Official communications
- World Council of Churches, documentation on African Independent Churches