Justice, Restoration, and Christ's Sacrifice

The chapter explores the concept of justice and order restoration in the cosmos post-sin and analyzes God's wrath as a result of justice, with Christ's sacrifice identified as bearing the consequences. The discussion delves into the penal substitution theory of atonement, contrasting it with justice and restoration, examining Christ's role in enduring the negative aspects on behalf of humanity. The chapter navigates theological complexities surrounding the interplay of God's justice, Christ's suffering, and explores different theological perspectives on how Christ bears the consequences of sin.