Introduction: Understanding the Debate The question of how Christ’s death saves us from sin stands at the very heart of Christianity. For centuries, Christians have sought to understand exactly what happened when Jesus died on the cross and how His death brings...
Introduction: The Question of Christ’s Saving Work When we think about the death of Jesus Christ on the cross, one of the most important questions Christians have asked throughout history is: How exactly does Christ’s death save us? This question touches...
I. Introduction and Overview The doctrine of atonement stands at the very heart of Christian theology, addressing the fundamental question of how Christ’s death and resurrection reconcile humanity to God. This comprehensive analysis examines two significant...
Bible Verses in Atonement Theology Debate Legend PSA = Penal Substitutionary Atonement SA = Substitutionary Atonement (non-penal) SAT = Satisfaction Theory CV = Christus Victor Verse Reference Verse Text Atonement Theory Commentary Old Testament Genesis 3:15 “I...
The Death Struggle with Sin The form that sanctification takes is conflict with the indwelling sin that constantly assaults us. The conflict, which is lifelong, involves both resistance to sin’s assaults and the counterattack of mortification, whereby we seek to drain...
Free from Sin, Slaves of Righteousness You cannot receive Christ as your justification only, and then, later, decide to refuse or to accept Him as your sanctification. He is one and indivisible, and if you receive Him at all, at once He is made unto you “wisdom and...
