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  • The Atonement 3: Back to the Church Fathers

    The Atonement 3: Back to the Church Fathers

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    Does Christus Victor trump penal substitution? In two previous issues, I began to present images, models, and explanations of the atonement. I have two more models to discuss (first and foremost Christus Victor). I will finish with an ancient but powerful alternative take on the whole question. If you prefer, you can also DOWNLOAD THE…

  • The Atonement 2: Models and Explanations

    The Atonement 2: Models and Explanations

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    In the previous issue, I looked at terminology and I introduced five (or six) groups of images or metaphors that illustrate the atonement. It is now time to attempt a more thorough explanation. This is no small endeavour. Studying the atonement makes me feel like I am standing in front of a magnificent building, much…

  • The Atonement 1: Introduction

    The Atonement 1: Introduction

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    The atonement: what is it, and how does it ‘work’? This is a big – and beautiful – question, touching on the very heart of salvation: why did Christ die on a Roman cross?