"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning" (James 1:17). It is with this truth in mind that this series of lessons on The Atonement is offered by The Gospel Hour ministry. It is impossible to over-emphasize the importance of the atonement, because it is upon that divine truth that the entire structure of God's plan and program rests. All Old Testament prophecy points to the atonement, all Mosaic Law looked to the atonement for fulfillment, and all ceremonial and religious rites typified the atonement made by the Lamb of God at Calvary. Without it, not one sinner could ever have been saved. Without sufficient knowledge and understanding of its importance no Christian can grow to the maturity we should attain in Christ Jesus. This study is offered with the hope and sincere prayer that it may cause unbelievers to get a vision of Christ crucified for the sin of the world, and that it may lead Christians into a deeper experience with the risen Christ and a more fruitful field in soul winning. - Foreword.