This is the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Sunday School Student’s manual for Youths and Young Adults (YAYA).
Today’s lesson 2 topic is ATONEMENT
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RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS MANUAL LESSON 2 (13 SEPTEMBER 2026)
TOPIC: ATONEMENT
BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 John 2:1-6
1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
MEMORY VERSE:
“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV)
INTRODUCTION
Atonement is the process or act of making amends for a wrong, harm or injury. It is an avenue for up timing reconciliation between man and God through the price, sacrifice and suffering of Jesus Christ on the cross. With this, the condemned sinner is justified by grace and recognised as a saint. This lesson enlightens the church on the weight of Christ’s sacrifice and the accrued benefits.
LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE COMPONENTS
A. Atonement is what we got when Jesus took the place of man on the cross and endured an excruciating death that is due to man (Romans 5:8; 1 John 4:10).
B. The core components of this atonement include:
i. Sacrifice: The act of giving a life as an offering to pay for sins (Ephesians 5:2).
ii. Substitution: Christ took the place of man to bear the punishment for sin (2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 3:13).
iii. Redemption: The act of paying a price to free someone from an obligation or sin (Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 9:12).
C. Other components are:
i. Propitiation: An action intended to appease a deity, or to change their attitude in a more positive direction. Propitiation connotes the process of appeasing God’s wrath (Romans 3:25; 1 John 2:2).
ii. Satisfaction: The idea that a debt must be paid, and atonement involves satisfying this debt through a sufficient offering (Romans 6:23; Hebrews 9:26).
D. The Bible declares that Christ’s suffering, beginning from the Garden of Gethsemane to the point he died on the cross, is sufficient and no other sacrifice is required (Hebrews 10:10-14).
E. Reconciliation: The restoration of a relationship, which is a goal or result of atonement (Romans 5:10; 2 Corinthians 5:18-19).
F. To partake of the provision of atonement, a sinner must confess his sins with his mouth (1 John 1:9) and decide to forsake his old sinful lifestyle (Proverbs 28:13; Ephesians 4:22-24).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1:
Students should discuss what it means for Christ to be our substitute.
LESSON OUTLINE 2: THE BENEFITS OF ATONEMENT
A. There are several benefits derived from atonement; a few will suffice here:
i. Atonement offers divine forgiveness, and brings indescribable peace to the human recipient (Colossians 1:20).
ii. Atonement turned away the wrath of God from believers (Psalm 85:2-3; John 3:36).
iii. It facilitates reconciliation through the sacrifice of Jesus, turning human condemnation to divine justification (Romans 3:24).
iv. Atonement makes assurance of salvation possible with the attendant confidence (Romans 8:1).
v. It makes impartation of righteousness a possibility and reality, and we become empowered to live above sin (2 Corinthians 5:21).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2:
Students should share how the benefits of atonement have manifested in their lives.
CONCLUSION: RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual 13 September 2026
Believers must know that a price was paid for their salvation, and hence this sacrifice must not be taken for granted (Hebrews 6:4-6).
QUESTIONS:
- What are the core components of atonement?
- Mention four benefits of atonement.
FURTHER READINGS:
SUN: Leviticus 17:11. MON: John 3:16. TUE: Romans 3:23. WED: 2 Corinthians 5:21. THUR: Ephesians 1:7. FRI: Hebrews 9:22. SAT: 1 John 2:2.
ASSIGNMENT: RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 2
Write five (5) practical ways the sacrifice of Jesus has transformed or is transforming your life (2X5=10 marks).
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