Example Theory: This view sees the atonement of Christ as simply providing an example of faith and obedience to inspire man to be obedient to God. Those who hold this view believe that man is spiritually alive and that Christ’s life and atonement were simply an example of true faith and obedience and should serve as inspiration to men to live a similar life of faith and obedience.
Nadharia Mfano: Mtazamo huu unaona upatanisho wa Kristo kama wa kutoa mfano wa imani na utiifu wa kuhamasisha mwanadamu kuwa mtiifu kwa Mungu. Wale wanaoshikilia mtazamo huu huamini kwamba mtu yu hai kiroho na kwamba maisha ya Kristo na upatanisho ulikuwa tu mfano wa imani ya kweli na utii na unapaswa kutumika kama msukumo kwa wanadamu kuishi maisha sawia ya imani na utii.