RECONCILIATION
The Greek word (kat-al-lag-ay'); rendered “reconciliation”, means to “restore to favor”. This is actually the theme of the gospel of the grace of God. Sin is the basis for the enmity between God and man, because God is holy, just and righteous it was impossible for Him to fellowship with sinful mankind. Man being incapable of rectifying his sinful nature, was indeed in need of a savior. As the scripture testifies, it was God who initiated this reconciliation, for no man understands nor seeks after God (Romans 3:11). The gospel of reconciliation distinctly identifies God as the sole initiator and instigator of the restoration process. This entailed removing the enmity of the curse by the provisions of the Lord Jesus Christ. This alone is the basis for our reconciliation to God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received this blessing (Romans 5:10-11). God by His grace has provided the faithful workings of Jesus Christ. His death (which was for the complete payment of our sins) is the basis for the restoration of the elect to God (Rom 5:10).