death of Jesus Christ, which is therefore 'a propitiation' (v. 25 KJV). ... God's righteousness, which makes sin a barrier to fellowship, and God's love, which would destroy the barrier, are revealed and satisfied in one and the same means, the gift of Christ to be the Mediator between Himself and men."

Propitiation and expiation

Book of Common Prayer

The Church of England's Book of Common Prayer (1662), following the prayer of

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