The Greek word "propitiation" used in John's letter refers to Jesus as the atonement for our sins, not as a means to appease an angry God. It's a demonstration of God's love, not a call for us to try to make up for our sins. It's about covering and reconciling our sins, not about anger or punishment.
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THE LAMB OF GOD
The Holy Spirit is currently revealing the fulness of John’s statement to the Church at large. Read and you may be able to see what the Jews of that day failed to grasp.