Atonement… The “Heart” of the Atonement (Part 8): Holding to the Center While Appreciating the Diversity 18 Mar 201418 Mar 2014 How do we get so unbalanced in theological discussions? How do we end up emphasizing some things to such a degree that it diminishes the importance of others? My frustration…
Atonement… The “Heart” of the Atonement (Part 7): The PSA Model 11 Mar 2014 "Conditions that are both necessary and sufficient are rare, and therefore deserve our attention." It was a comment that struck me and has stuck with me. I have for months…
Atonement… The “Heart” of the Atonement (Part 6): Example Model 4 Mar 2014 Maybe it was their kitsch, or perhaps they just clashed with my attire, but I have generally always been annoyed with WWJD bracelets. Maybe it was their ubiquity in high…
Atonement… The “Heart” of the Atonement (Part 5): Expiation Model 25 Feb 201426 Feb 2014 Reductionist theologies do not serve the church well. That's why, despite my sincere belief in the importance in the doctrine of Penal Substitutionary Atonement, I have expressed real concern over…
Atonement… The “Heart” of the Atonement (Part 4): The Redemption Model 18 Feb 201425 Feb 2014 “Redeemed! How I love to proclaim it.” That line from an old protestant hymn is a declaration of praise. The thought of redemption draws this response from those redeemed. It…
Atonement… The “Heart” of the Atonement (Part 3): The Sacrifice Model 11 Feb 201425 Feb 2014 The glory of the cross can be seen from every angle. To focus on only one explanation of the cross is to miss out on the multi-faceted beauty of the…
Atonement… The “Heart” of the Atonement (Part 2): The Christus Victor Model 4 Feb 20144 Feb 2014 The atoning work of Christ is a many splendid reality. It has many facets and angles to its beauty. Which ever way you turn the diamond of his crucifixion you…
Atonement… The “Heart” of the Atonement (Part 1): The Problem 28 Jan 201425 Feb 2014 Theological discourse lends itself well to the development of a mutual affirmation club. One theologian says something clever and it gets quoted hundreds of times by adoring fans, most of…
Atonement… Redeemed from Slavery 21 Feb 201322 Feb 2013 The term "redemption" means "the release of people, animals, or property from bondage through outside help" (The New Dictionary of Biblical Theology, 716). In the Biblical purview one particular historical event informs…
Atonement… The Doctrine of Revelation: The Storyline of Scripture (Part 17) 6 Dec 20117 Dec 2011 There are some subjects which can never be exhausted. No matter how much you discuss, analyze, and debate you can never unpack all there is to know about that subject.…
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