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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TRUE RELIGION
Jesus was not the first to turn the Jewish religion on its head. He was preceded by David, Solomon, Jeremiah and others who attempted to bring true religion to the behavior-focus of the Jewish leaders.