Penal Substitution in Isaiah 53
by Of all the biblical passages that touch on the idea of penal substitution, Isaiah 53 is the king. In it, the “suffering servant” is clearly …
Penal Substitution IS in the Bible!
It has become the popular thing to disregard the idea of penal substitution. Starting with this video, we will look at several rebuttals that people …
Penal Substitution: The Heart of the Atonement
Penal Substitution, although under attack, stands at the heart of the atonement. Without it, all theology crumbles. In this video, we look at the necessity …
The Moral Influence Theory of the Atonement
The moral influence theory (moral example theory) of the atonement, attributed to Abelard and Schleiermacher, basically states that the life and death of Jesus served …
The Satisfaction Theory of the Atonement
The Satisfaction Theory of the Atonement, like most other views, has its strengths and weaknesses. Watch the video below for my full assessment. The Satisfaction …
The Christus Victor Theory of the Atonement
Jesus was victorious over sin, death, and the Devil! Was He really? Of course. The question, however, is not if Christ won the victory, but …
The Ransom Theory of the Atonement
The Ransom Theory of the Atonement states that the death of Jesus was primarily a ransom payment to rescue us from what held us captive. …
The Mercy Seat and Jesus
What happened on the so-called Mercy Seat, and what does it have to do with Jesus? The Greek word kapporeth refers to one thing–the lid …
Atonement – What does it mean?
What really happened at the cross? The technical term we use is “atonement.” But what does “atonement” mean? It is an English word that literally …
The Asbury Revival-What We Can Learn From It
The revival at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, has been going on for ten days at this point. Many support it wholeheartedly, and others reject …