The concept of Sacrifice in Christianity
Synonyms: Offering, Surrender, Forfeit, Self-denial, Giving up, Donation, Renunciation, Loss., Give up, Selflessness, Dedication, Devotion, Forfeiture, Self-sacrifice, Immolation
In Dutch: Offer; In Finnish: Uhrata; In Spanish: Sacrificio; In German: Opfern; In Malay: Pengorbanan; In Swedish: Offra; In French: Sacrifier
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Christian concept of 'Sacrifice'
From: Expositions of Holy Scripture
(1) This is the offering of Christ's blood, the ransom-price through which our captivity is ended, and our liberty assured, and which shows God's justice.[1] (2) This refers to the offering that was placed on the altar, and was consumed by fire from the Lord.[2] (3) This is something that can be, along with other roles, and should be trusted as everything, and is a key figure.[3] (4) This refers to a religious offering, representing an act of devotion or atonement.[4] (5) Sacrifice is a key concept, especially in the context of Christian acts, where it is described as the essential character of all work that is good and acceptable to God.[5]
From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository
(1) This action is associated with atonement and reconciliation, implying a giving up of something valuable, often as a religious offering, to appease a higher power or to restore a broken relationship.[6] (2) These are offerings that were a part of the Passover, which is illustrated by the Septuagint's explanation of the feast.[7] (3) The term, as well as the concept, is linked to the Passover, representing an offering performed in a designated holy area, with the blood applied to the altar and the fat consumed.[8] (4) This was a ritualistic act, and the evening incense was offered after the evening sacrifice, marking a specific time in the day.[9] (5) These were religious offerings, including burnt offerings and peace offerings, prescribed in the Pentateuch, and performed in the tabernacle or temple to honor God.[10]
From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)
(1) This refers to the offerings that are central to the religious practices and the rituals.[11] (2) Sacrifice in the Old Testament has a peculiar meaning, and from the beginning, it was the appointed means of approach to God, as the text explains.[12] (3) This is an offering that is consumed in whole or in part upon the altar, and it is a general term for both animal and cereal offerings.[13] (4) Offerings made to God as part of the Nazirite vow completion, which include specific animals and food items.[14]
From: Hymns for Christian Devotion
(1) An offering that ascends with fervent praise and prayer, suggesting a spiritual practice of worship and reverence.[15] (2) This is the offering provided by the vine, offering a way to live and look to a higher power, providing a fulfilling experience.[16] (3) Offering something valued for the sake of other individuals or a higher purpose.[17]
From: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature
(1) Sacrifice refers to the act of King Mesha offering his son as a propitiatory act to his gods, seeking relief from the siege.[18] (2) This offering would have been a confession of fallen nature, and, typically, an atonement for sin, representing reconciliation.[19] (3) The term represents offerings and rites, prompting debates about their origins and purposes within religious contexts, involving questions about their divine or human origin, and their significance.[20]
From: Ante-nicene Fathers
(1) Offerings presented to God, including reasonable and unbloody offerings through Jesus Christ, and are presented by the bishops, and should be brought to the bishop.[21] (2) The text analyzes the concept of sacrifices, explaining their spiritual rationale and their connection to heavenly mysteries, and it suggests that each victim's sacrifice is prescribed for a specific purpose.[22] (3) The act of offering, which is not to be accepted from the hand of an unqualified priest, who is not capable of performing the actions correctly.[23] (4) The sacrifice is something that a deacon is not permitted to offer, emphasizing the distinct roles within the church hierarchy and the boundaries of each office.[24] (5) The act of offering animals, repeated by Diocletian, in an attempt to gain knowledge about future events, but were unsuccessful due to an interruption.[25]
From: Gospel of Thomas Commentary
(1) The act of giving up something valuable or significant for the sake of a greater purpose or belief.[26]
From: Summa Theologica (English translation)
(1) This represents the act of offering something to God, which is commemorated in the New Law, as the text describes.[27] (2) This term is used in the text to describe a part of religion, and the text explores how every virtuous deed can be considered one, in so far as it is done out of reverence of God.[28] (3) Sacrifice is something offered to God, not for His own profit, but for the benefit of ourselves and our neighbor, and mercy is a sacrifice more acceptable to Him.[29] (4) Offerings made to God as acts of worship, especially in the context of the Old Law.[30]
From: The city of God
(1) These are the offerings made to the gods as part of worship, and they are part of the civil theology, which citizens and priests should know how to perform suitably.[31]
From: The Book of the Bee
(1) The offerings made to idols, representing the allure of pagan practices that led the Israelites away from God.[32]
From: The Book of the Cave of Treasures
(1) Sacrifices were rendered invalid, indicating the end of a specific practice, suggesting a transformation in religious customs, thus leading to their termination.[33]
From: The Existence and Attributes of God
(1) Acts of offering made to God, rooted in tradition from Adam, common to many cultures as an acknowledgment of God's authority.[34]
Gnostic concept of 'Sacrifice'
From: Fragments of a Faith Forgotten
(1) The act of giving up something valuable, often with spiritual implications, particularly in Christian contexts referring to Christ's atonement.[35]