Reconciliation assumes alienation exist between two parties. For it is impossible, and unnecessary, to reconcile those who are already friends.

Reconciliation In Christ

By Arthur J Licursi

To 'reconcile' speaks of two estranged parties coming together, with their differences resolved. 'Reconcile' is defined as 'making two people or groups friendly again, to cause someone to accept a decision or action, or to match the details of two accounts.' This is what Christ's cross has done for man.

"When we were enemies" (Rom.5:10a), "... Christ died for the ungodly." (Romans 5:6).

These verses describe all people before they receive the good news of salvation in Christ, by faith in His death for them; we were God's enemies, at enmity against Him! Paul wrote, "When we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son." (Rom 5:10).

But how can anybody who is "good" be considered a "religious enemy" of God?