Propitiation is used in the New Testament to describe the pacifying, placating, or appeasing of God’s wrath. The easiest way to remember the term is that in propitiation God is made pro-us. Unlike expiation, propitiation has a relational component to it. Christ’s death not only removed the moral stain of sin; it also removed the personal offense of sin.Consider this article that gives an accessible understanding of propitiation:

Consider these questions with your Small Group or individually to reflect further on the Scripture that was preached this morning.