Podcasts about Substitutionary atonement

When Jesus cried, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46), He was not imagining separation from the Father. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef points to the staggering reality of the cross: in that moment, the sin of humanity was laid upon the sinless Son of God, and Jesus endured the judgment every believer deserved. Dr. Youssef explains why Jesus addressed the Father differently in His anguish—seeing Him as Judge as our guilt was heaped upon Him. This is the center of the Gospel: every person will face God's judgment, but those who receive forgiveness are those who trust that Jesus took their judgment upon Himself. You'll be led to reflect on the breathtaking exchange Christ accomplished: He became sin though He never sinned, so we could be made righteous. He died in darkness so we could live in light. He was forsaken so we could be accepted. He was rejected so we could be received. This devotional is a call to pause, remember, and worship—because your salvation cost Christ everything. Prayer: Lord, thank You for bearing my sin on the cross. Thank You for Your sacrifice. May I live wholeheartedly for You in the freedom You have secured for me. I want to bring You honor and glory, giving all praise and credit to You for any good You work in my heart. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “. . . walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (Ephesians 5:2). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Love Gives, Part 2: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Paul says two manifestations of the Righteousness of God have been given to us. The first, we cannot acquire, we fall short. The latter, in all of its good news, is a gift: imputed onto us out of God's grace and kindness. This is the core of Romans!

The most important thing we can understand is the substitutionary atonement of Jesus Christ for our sins. Learn a simple help from the crucifixion story in Luke 23.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/teaching-children-the-substitutionary-atonement-based-on-luke-23/

Hundreds of years before the execution and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Isaiah proclaims that our only hope is in the coming Servant of God, and One who shocks us because he does not fit int our mold of what a Savior should be. Pastor Mollenkopf opens up Isaiah 52 and 53 for us on this Resurrection Sunday.

All humanity lives under the curse of sin because no one can perfectly obey God's law. But on the cross, Jesus became a curse for us so that through faith in Him we might be redeemed and brought into God's blessing. Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on April 3, 2026 Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Karl walks through Matthew 12 — not the triumphal entry itself, but the pivotal chapter that sets it all in motion. This is the first moment in Scripture where a plot to kill Jesus takes shape, and the first time Jesus begins pointing toward his own death and resurrection. It is, as Pastor Karl calls it, the hinge point of Jesus's entire ministry.At the heart of the chapter is a confrontation with the Pharisees over the Sabbath — a conflict that sounds minor on the surface but carries enormous weight. Through it, Jesus makes a series of audacious claims: that he is greater than King David, greater than the Temple, and Lord of the Sabbath itself. Each claim forces those listening to a decision — either Jesus is speaking blasphemy, or he is exactly who he says he is.Pastor Karl unpacks why these claims were so explosive in their original context, what the Temple and Sabbath meant to first-century Jewish life, and why Jesus's healings and challenges to religious authority weren't just acts of compassion — they were declarations of kingship.The message lands on a sobering note for Palm Sunday: the same crowd that would soon shout Hosanna would, five days later, shout Crucify him. And the reason, Pastor Karl argues, isn't hard to find — it's the same reason any of us would.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

This sermon traces the connection between God’s Law and the Cross, showing that while the Law reveals God’s holiness and exposes our inability to keep it, Jesus came to do what we could not—perfectly fulfill the Law, take our place as the righteous for the unrighteous, and satisfy God’s justice through His death. As we look at 1 Peter 3:18 and the broader story of Scripture, we discover that Christ’s sacrifice was not merely an example, but a substitution that deals fully with our sin so that we might be forgiven and brought back into a right relationship with God.

Lidcombe - Matthew 2026 - Matthew 27:15-26 - Substitutionary Atonement

I. What does God require for us to be acceptable to him? II. What will God accept instead of us? III. How does this change us?

Substitutionary Atonement, big words with a big meaning for you and me. It means that Jesus is the God who stands in our place. He bore our sin, guilt, and shame in His death on the Cross. Join us as Dan Everett teaches us how the punishment Jesus bore created a place for us in the family of God.

On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week, Laurel Slade-Waggoner took your calls on how to deal with narcissists. Fouad Marsi taught us about Ramadan and explained how to share Jesus with our Muslim friends. Dr. Sam Storms joined us to tackle the topics of Hell and Substitutionary Atonement. Clinical psychologist Dr. Linda Mintle offered an informative, science-based, and biblically guided conversation on anxiety. We are called to be watchmen on the wall to protect our families, so we invite you to join us for another biblical focused examination of the headlines through the lens of Scripture.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates will answer a question about substitutionary atonement. What is the best way to present the gospel to an unbeliever? What needs to be believed in order to gain eternal life? Please listen, and never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus

What is substitutionary atonement, and why does it sometimes generate controversy among Christians today? This edition of Ask the Church explores the biblical meaning of Christ bearing our sins and clarifies common misunderstandings that portray the doctrine unfairly. We also learn how substitutionary atonement fits alongside other biblical images of salvation, rather than replacing them.

Romans 5:6-11 doesn't start well. It calls us powerless, ungodly, sinners, enemies of God. We're spiritually bankrupt, down and out for the count. No amount of effort, morality, or religion can fix this problem.But here's the beauty: we're more sinful and flawed than we dare believe, yet more loved and accepted in Jesus than we dare hope for.Jesus doesn't die for His friends, He dies for His enemies. At just the right time, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. This wasn't God reacting. From day one, God planned to send His Son to die on the cross to take our sin so we'd be forgiven and made right.Jai shows how everything in the Old Testament pointed to this moment, with hundreds of prophecies fulfilled. Jesus steps in as our substitute, absorbing the punishment we deserve. Our holy, just God can't shrug at sin. Justice demands payment. Sin creates a debt we can never pay. There's always a cost. Jesus took it on Himself.The essence of sin is substituting ourselves for God. The essence of salvation is God substituting Himself for us. At the cross, justice and love meet in perfect harmony.We've been justified by His blood, saved from God's wrath, reconciled. We're no longer enemies,we're children of the King. What do we do? Repent and believe. Receive what's been done for us.

John Mark Comer reignites debate over substitutionary atonement.John Mark Comer has become one of the top-selling evangelical authors and might be the most popular Christian teacher among Gen Z, who are hungry for guidance in spiritual formation. When Comer posted to Instagram that Andrew Rillera's book Lamb of the Free delivered the “final biblical/exegetical knockout blow” to penal substitutionary atonement, he invited a bevy of Reformed rebuttals and reviews of Rillera.Even as he critiqued Reformed readings of the sacrificial system in Leviticus, Comer's own work received criticism for overlooking the church and historical confessions in discipleship.For more information about this group, please visit their website at reformationboise.com. Every weekday at 3:30 am and 7:30 am you can listen to The Gospel for Life on KSPD 94.5 FM and 790 AM Boise's Solid Talk in the Treasure Valley, Idaho, USA. If you have a question, comment, or even a topic suggestion for the Pastors, you can email them. Phone: (208) 991-3526E-mail: thegospelforlifeidaho@gmail.comPodcast website: https://www.790kspd.com/gospel-for-life/

The book of 1 John is written to Christians; it is a message about God's faithfulness to His children. Read 1 John 2:1-2 and take special notice of the expression in verse one, "We have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous."

This is message 3 in Gospel Record of John John 1:14-18 The eternal Son of God entered the world by becoming fully man while remaining fully God, bringing God near rather than distant. In taking on flesh, He revealed the heart of the Father, displaying divine glory through humility, compassion, and truth. He lived among people so they could know God personally, not through symbols or shadows, but through a living Person. In Him, grace and truth are perfectly united, providing everything needed for forgiveness, life, and understanding of God. What was once unseen and unreachable has been made known through Christ, who alone reveals God as He truly is. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

In this powerful message from Pastor Karl, we journey beyond the manger to discover the timeless roots of Christmas in the Garden of Eden. Christmas is far more than a seasonal vibe—it's the profound story of God's unchanging love, revealed through proximity, provision, and loving parameters.Drawing parallels between Eden and Bethlehem, Pastor Karl shows how God has always pursued us: walking closely with humanity, generously providing what we cannot obtain ourselves, and setting protective boundaries for our good. Yet, from the beginning, humanity has often rejected this love, doubting God's goodness and choosing our own way.The heart of the gospel shines through as Pastor Karl reminds us that even in our rejection, God's love pursues and covers us—first promised in Genesis with the crushing of the serpent's head through the seed of the woman, and perfectly fulfilled in the incarnation of Jesus, Emmanuel, "God with us."This message challenges us: Will we embrace not just the warmth of Christmas, but the weighty claims of Christmas—God's call to love Him fully with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength through belonging to His family, becoming like Christ, giving generously, and going on mission?A stirring reminder that God's everlasting love didn't begin in Bethlehem—it was set in motion from the very beginning, for you and me.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

Jim Osman delivers a powerful exposition of Isaiah 52:13-53:12, examining the prophetic portrait of the Messiah who was born a sacrifice for humanity's sin. This message explores the dual nature of Christ's mission—living and dying as a man while simultaneously living and dying for men as their substitutionary sacrifice. Osman traces the biographical pattern revealed in Isaiah's prophecy: Christ's pre-existent glory, his humiliation through suffering and death, and his ultimate exaltation.The teaching emphasizes that Jesus was born a sacrifice, destined from eternity to bear the iniquities of many and make intercession for transgressors. Through careful exegesis, Osman demonstrates how Isaiah prophesied the Servant's physical suffering, the marring of his appearance beyond recognition, and his voluntary submission to God's will. This Christmas message reveals that Christ was uniquely born a sacrifice—not merely to live among us, but to die for us, accomplishing the redemption that only a perfect, sinless substitute could achieve for guilty sinners. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this sobering and soul-searching message, Pastor Karl dives deep into Matthew 5:17–48, where Jesus declares that He came not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it—and then raises the bar of righteousness far beyond anything the scribes and Pharisees ever imagined.Through six piercing examples—anger that murders the heart, lust that commits adultery in the mind, casual divorce, manipulative oaths, retaliation, and hatred disguised as justice—Jesus exposes the truth we all try to avoid: outward obedience is never enough. God judges the heart. Every single one of us stands guilty before His perfect standard.Yet the bad news is meant to drive us to the best news. Pastor Karl powerfully unpacks how Jesus' command in verse 48—“You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect”—is not a cruel impossible demand, but the very reason the Son of God came. We cannot achieve the righteousness God requires, so God freely gives it to us through faith in Christ. Jesus took our unrighteousness and imputes His perfect righteousness to all who repent and trust Him.A hard-hitting, heart-exposing sermon that leaves no room for self-righteousness, but ends with the liberating joy of the gospel: guilty sinners can be clothed in the very righteousness of God and stand before Him as if we had never sinned. Essential listening for anyone who wonders, “How can I ever be right with a holy God?”Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 9:00am & 10:30am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

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Rev. Mark Miller continues through 1 Corinthians with a message entitled "Christ Died for Our Sins" from 1 Cor 15:3.I. Who Died?II. Why Did He Die?III. How Did He Die?

Do we need to rethink penal substitutionary atonement? According to a new popular book, the answer is a resounding YES. In his book "Lamb of the Free," Dr. Andrew R. Rillera argues against there is no such thing as substitutionary atonement in the Torah and that substitutionary atonement is both misguided and harmful. As far as I am aware, there has not been an in-depth response to this book. Dr. William Lane Craig joins me to set the record straight. READ: Atonement and the Death of Christ, by W.L. Craig (https://amzn.to/49I93An) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [smdcertdisc] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Substitutionary Atonement

Pastor Jim -Genesis 3:20-24

Thursday September 4, 2025 Main idea: Believers need consistent reminders of the foundational way of Christ. Mat 20:24-28 for full notes: https://www.cgtruth.org/index.php?proc=msg&sf=vw&tid=3194

This is message 25 in The Power of God's Name 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Justification is the act of God declaring a guilty sinner righteous solely on the basis of Christ's finished work. It is not earned through moral effort or religious ritual, but received by faith in the name of the Lord Jesus. His sinless life, atoning death, and victorious resurrection fully satisfy the demands of God's justice, making it possible for those once condemned to stand before Him washed, sanctified, and clothed in His righteousness. This is not a future hope but a present reality, secure and unshakable in Christ. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. And today's shout-out goes to Ken Lewis from Bluffton, SC. Ken, your support through Project23 helps others see the depth of Jesus' mercy. This one's for you. Our text today is Mark 15:6-15: Now at the feast he used to release for them one prisoner for whom they asked. And among the rebels in prison, who had committed murder in the insurrection, there was a man called Barabbas. And the crowd came up and began to ask Pilate to do as he usually did for them. And he answered them, saying, "Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?" For he perceived that it was out of envy that the chief priests had delivered him up. But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release for them Barabbas instead. And Pilate again said to them, "Then what shall I do with the man you call the King of the Jews?" And they cried out again, "Crucify him." And Pilate said to them, "Why? What evil has he done?" But they shouted all the more, "Crucify him." So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released for them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.— Mark 15:6-15 Picture the scene: a festive crowd at Passover, power in Pilate's hands, two men before them. One—Barabbas—guilty of murder and insurrection. The other—Jesus—innocent of any crime. And they choose to release the criminal while crucifying the innocent. It's no mistake. It's the core of the gospel: The innocent suffers the judgment you deserve so the guilty can go free. Barabbas walks out with chains removed. Jesus enters bearing a crown of thorns and a heavy wooden beam. This is substitution. This is a scandalous act of grace, enough to shatter every expectation. We are Barabbas. We are guilty—rebels deserving punishment. Yet Jesus takes our place. Don't let this moment pass as just history. Let it break you and rebuild you. Ask yourself: Do I truly understand the freedom I've received? Am I living like someone set free, or still chained by shame and self-effort? You are the guilty set free. Free to worship, not work, for your acceptance from God. Right now, write down one area where you still try to earn God's approval by your effort. Then, pray: “Jesus, I accept that you took my place. I leave this striving at the cross and embrace your grace today.” #ScandalousGrace, #Mark15, #Substitution ASK THIS: What surprises you most about Barabbas going free? How does knowing Jesus took your punishment reshape your daily choices? Where do you still feel chained by guilt or self-effort? How can you live out your freedom in worship and humility this week? DO THIS: Right now, write down one area where you still try to earn God's approval by your effort. Then, pray: “Jesus, I accept that you took my place. I leave this striving at the cross and embrace your grace today.” PRAY THIS: Jesus, thank you for standing in my place. I was guilty; you were innocent. Today I leave my striving behind and rest in the freedom you won for me. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Jesus Paid It All."

Substitutionary Atonement

I Love This Church – Week #4 Substitutionary Atonement Genesis 2:15-17 Substitutionary = substitute Atonement = to pay for The  Lord  God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and watch over it.  16  But the  Lord  God warned him, “You may freely eat the fruit of every tree in the garden—  […]

Why did Jesus really have to die? It's the central question of Christianity, and the answer is found in the most vital doctrine in all of scripture: Substitutionary Atonement.In this episode of The Drive the Bible Podcast, Pastor Spencer and Bob Huffman of Christian Fellowship Church and Iron Lotus Martial Arts dive deep into Ephesians 1:7-9. We unpack the rich, theological meaning of "Redemption through His blood" and explore the biblical concept of "Mystery"—not something to be solved, but something that was once hidden and is now gloriously revealed.Join us as we trace the scarlet thread of redemption from the first sacrifice in Genesis, through Abraham's ultimate test of faith, to its fulfillment on the cross. Discover how this profound truth provides unshakable security, reframes your entire reality, and empowers you to run the race of faith with purpose. This isn't just a doctrine to know; it's the truth that sets you free.⬇️ JUMP TO KEY TOPICS IN THE EPISODE ⬇️0:00 - Intro: The Mystery of Redemption in Ephesians 12:25 - What is Biblical "Mystery"? (Hidden, now revealed) 4:40 - What is Redemption? (Unpacking the "Christianese")6:48 - The Core Doctrine: Penal Substitutionary Atonement Explained 10:12 - The First Sacrifice: Foreshadowing in Genesis 3 15:36 - The Ultimate Dress Rehearsal: Abraham & Isaac in Genesis 22 19:26 - The Mystery Revealed to the Gentiles (Ephesians 3) 23:59 - Redemption of the Purchased Possession (The Layaway Analogy) 27:33 - Comprehending the Unknowable: Space, Time, and the Love of Christ 34:18 - APPLICATION: How to Live This Out Daily 35:00 - Step 1: Feel the Weight of Sin & Relief of the Cross 37:09 - Step 2, 3, & 4: Gratitude, Holiness, and Sharing the Mystery42:26 - Final Thought: Running Your Race with Purpose (1 Corinthians 9) 45:12 - The Crown You Cast at Jesus' Feet

The most important thing we can understand is the substitutionary atonement of Jesus Christ for our sins. Learn a simple help from the crucifixion story in Luke 23.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/teaching-children-the-substitutionary-atonement-based-on-luke-23/

In Genesis 22:1-19 God tests Abraham by telling him to sacrifice his own son as a burnt offering. When the Angel of the LORD stops Abraham at the last moment, the story does not end. Abraham then sees a ram caught in a thicket and recognizes that God has provided a substitute for his son. The ram as a substitute for Isaac provides a fundamental principle for atonement, namely, that it is substitutionary. This is the same thing that we see with the fulfillment of that to which the binding of Isaac points: the death of Christ.

Christ found the strength to face the most awful hour in human history and finish the work He came to do through prayer. Every circumstance in your life has been appointed by God. He gives us the opportunity to choose or refuse to trust Him.

In this episode of The Tent Making Christianity QCQ Podcast, the team answers the question "Was Substitutionary Atonement Invented In The Middle Ages?". 

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 - 14:15)There are Deeply Troubled People Among Us: The Daniel Penny and Jordan Neely Case Raises Massive Mental Health Issues in NYC and BeyondIn Penny Verdict, a Flashpoint in the Debate Over Crime and Mental Illness by The New York Times (Hurubie Meko and Anusha Bayya)Part II (14:15 - 19:34)President Biden's Reckless Clemency Commutations: President Biden Grants Shocking and Controversial Clemency CommutationsPart III (19:34 - 26:00)Salvation is Not a Pardon or Commutation: At the Heart of the Gospel is the Substitutionary Atonement of Christ on Our BehalfVictims ‘shocked' after Biden grants clemency to ‘kids-for-cash' judge and $54 million embezzler by CNN (Marshall Cohen)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

Christians often say, “Jesus paid the penalty for my sin”.   But we will be hard pressed to find that declaration in the Bible. Is such a declaration biblical, or does it stem from the traditions of men?   In this episode Kevin George, author of Atonement and Reconciliation: A Search for the Original Meaning, Contrasted with Penal Substitutionary Atonement, explains what Penal Substitution Atonement is and then some of the problems with Penal Substitutionary Atonement.   https://www.amazon.com/Atonement-Reconciliation-contrasted-Substitutionary-Atonement/dp/B0CHDKFWCC   George explains how the focus of atonement is a restored relationship between God and humans based on a covenant made by God through Jesus, not on a legal substitutionary payment. The covenant is a blood covenant (proving loyalty to death) for the release of sins, not a “blood payment”.   If salvation is a gift of God, why did Jesus or anyone else have to pay for it?  Did God clear the guilty by accepting a payment from someone else? Is that a bribe?   One God Report Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fJjk0QUhsyr8r9hVCgoFk   Bill Schlegel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@billschlegel1   Bill Schlegel blog: https://landandbible.blogspot.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onegodreport-podcast/support

In this episode of The Tent Making Christianity QCQ Podcast, the team answers the question "Was Substitutionary Atonement invented in the middle ages?".  

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1.      The claim is non-biblical, philosophical speculation.  This claim is not something argued or presented in the Bible. 2.      The Bible says exactly the opposite. The Bible says that Jesus had to be a man, a human being, not just a human nature, to bring about God's plan of redemption for humanity. God was at work in and through the man Jesus of Nazareth. Who the man Jesus was and is, and what he did, was necessary, sufficient and acceptable to God. Problems: The claim that Jesus had to be God to atone for sins is not only non-biblical, but it also leads to other, non-biblical, philosophical dead ends. What deity of Christ folks are claiming is a penal substitution theory of atonement: somebody, or something else, a substitute, had to bear the penalty for my sin.   And that penalty is death. The claim is that instead of me, somebody else had to die for my sin. My sin is worthy of death, so, unless someone pays the death penalty, I will die. If someone else pays the penalty, then I don't have to die. My sin is worthy of death, so that's why a death is required for justice. Someone had to pay the death penalty – so instead of me, Jesus, who had to be God, paid that death penalty.   Now again, this is not a biblical claim. It is man's philosophical speculation. And, I think that we can see that the Bible says something quite the opposite.   But even from a human or philosophical aspect, I think most people, if we think about it a little bit, can see the serious, non-biblical, theological, philosophical dead ends and inconsistencies with the claim.   Let's say I murder someone. The biblical penalty for murder is death. I deserve death. I've been convicted in a court of law by jurors and a judge and sentenced to death. But my friend, Mike, right as the judge is about to strike the gavel down and send me off to execution, Mike stands up in the courtroom and shouts “Wait! Stop!”.  I'll pay the penalty for Bill. Kill me instead!”   So, the judge says, “OK, the penalty for this crime is death. If you are willing to pay the penalty, come on over here. Executioners, take the handcuffs off Bill and put them on Mike. Mike, off to the electric chair. Bill, you are free to go!”  And everyone in the courtroom nods their head in agreement. That's fair. The penalty was paid. The judge kept the ancient laws of justice.    Nope. People realize such a tactic is perversion of justice, not a maintenance of justice.   For the “Jesus must be God to pay for sin” folks there is another step in their philosophical, non-biblical speculation. They start thinking: well, maybe one person could give his life to pay the penalty for another (even though they know that biblically – “the person who sins, he shall die” Eze. 18:20, even a father can't be penalized for the iniquity of his son). But our situation is not just one person for one person. The deity of Christ philosopher thinks, “Whoa, to pay the penalty for all sinners, for millions and billions of sinners, Jesus would have to be eternal God to be enough to do that”.   God died (again, in direct contradiction to the Scriptures). In the Bible God is immortal and does not die. Well, not all of God died. Only one person of God died. So God did but God did not die.   “And death is only the separation of the soul from the body. One person of God, or the soul/spirit of that one person, had taken on a human nature. So the spirit didn't die, just the human nature.”   Some comments: 1.      A person-less human nature (whatever that is) was enough to redeem all the multitude, millions, billion from their sin?   Resources: Jesus had to be a “Mere” Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtQXFuOXBaA   "Jesus had to be God to atone for our sins." Really? Got a Scripture for that? https://landandbible.blogspot.com/2019/01/jesus-had-to-be-god-to-atone-for-our.html   Book: Atonement and Reconciliation: https://www.amazon.com/Atonement-Reconciliation-contrasted-Substitutionary-Atonement/dp/B0CHDKFWCC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onegodreport-podcast/support

"For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit." Romans 8:3-4

May 19,2024

In this episode, Duffey and Jason interview Dr. Michael Lawrence about "congregationalism." This is an important conversation because Believers' Baptist Church is a congregational church. In this episode, topics discussed are church leadership/government, the congregation's authority, church membership, church discipline, and etc. from a biblical and Baptist perspective.   About our guest: Michael Lawrence (PhD, University of Cambridge; MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; BA, Duke University) is lead pastor of Hinson Baptist Church in Portland, Oregon, and is a Council member of The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of several books, including Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church, Conversion: How God Creates a People, Ezekiel: A 12-Week Study (Knowing the Bible), and with Mark Dever, It Is Well: Expositions on Substitutionary Atonement. He and his wife, Adrienne, have five children.

The most important thing we can understand is the substitutionary atonement of Jesus Christ for our sins. Learn a simple help from the crucifixion story in Luke 23.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/teaching-children-the-substitutionary-atonement-based-on-luke-23/

Message Us!Have you ever stood at a crossroads, faced with a decision that could alter the course of your life? Picture Jesus before Pilate, a scene charged with tension and choices with eternal ramifications. We're peeling back the layers of this historical encounter, analyzing not only the silence of Christ but also the clamor of a crowd choosing Barabbas over innocence. Dive into the complexities of political intrigue, religious manipulation, and the inner turmoil of a Roman governor caught in the storm. Our conversation bridges the ancient narrative with today's quest for truth and meaning, guiding you through a pivotal chapter in the story of redemption.As the echoes of that historic trial linger, the episode shifts to reveal the staggering implications of Christ's sacrifice for each of us. Imagine being Barabbas—guilty yet set free—as we unpack the depth of grace found in substitutionary atonement. This isn't just a theological concept; it's a mirror reflecting our own liberation through Jesus' ultimate act of love. We'll challenge you to rise up, embracing the freedom gifted through the cross and to pour out that same selfless love in your own life. This episode is an invitation to transformation, a call to live with purpose and passion, spurred by the life-changing truth of Easter. Join us and find out how the narrative of Jesus can rewrite the story of your life.Support the show

All Scripture points to the Savior who laid down His life to take away the sins of His people. Today, R.C. Sproul adamantly defends the centrality of Christ's atonement in the Christian faith. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

“You shall make his soul an offering for sin.”—Isaiah 53:10. Main Points:1. Sin deserves and demands punishment – 3:292. The provision of a substitute is an act of grace – 13:373. The most fitting person to be a substitute – 18:554. The substitutionary work is complete – 28:12 The following are select quotes from this […] The post 561. Expiation — Isaiah 53:10 (Substitutionary Atonement) appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.

Did Jesus die merely as an example of selfless love? Today, R.C. Sproul explains what Christ's death on the cross actually accomplished: atonement for all who believe. Get the 'Foundations: An Overview of Systematic Theology' DVD Series for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/2381/foundations Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources.