The Atonement and Redemption Through Christ

This chapter examines the theological implications of Christ's sacrificial death, emphasizing its role in redemption as depicted in biblical texts like 1 Peter and Ephesians. It discusses the dual nature of Christ, the concept of substitutionary atonement, and the historical context of early Christian beliefs, while addressing challenges to the orthodox understanding of atonement. The chapter culminates in exploring how Christ's unique sacrifice fulfills the Old Covenant and redeems humanity, contrasting it with earlier sacrificial practices.