The Atonement, as taught by the Church of England: A Sermon

"The Atonement, as taught by the Church of England: A Sermon" by Edward Hoare is a sermon from 1849 that looks at the idea of atonement in the Christian faith and how it's viewed by the Church of England. It explains why atonement is important and what it means for Christians, especially when compared to Roman Catholic beliefs. Edward Hoare explains that atonement is how people can become close to God again by dealing with the problem of sin. Jesus' actions are seen as the final solution, where he took on the punishment for everyone's sins, satisfying what God requires and proving how much God loves us. The sermon points out that atonement is more than just a lesson, but an important sacrifice that makes it unnecessary for people to try to earn God's approval in other ways. The big idea is that people can find peace with God by having faith in Jesus' atonement, a belief that fits with the Church of England's views on grace and being made right with God.