Jesus Collective Podcast Lent Series 02: Understanding the Cross with Brad Jersak
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Mar 20, 2024 Join Brad Jersak on a journey into the Cross, rethinking penal substitution, exploring atonement theories, critiquing penal substitution theory, emphasizing the unity of the Trinity, discussing Romans 8:3, advocating for radical forgiveness, contrasting wrath and mercy, and promoting a Jesus-centered approach in churches.
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Early Penal Substitution Belief
- Brad Jersak once fully embraced penal substitutionary atonement, believing Jesus was punished instead of us.
- He later realized this alone was limiting and problematic for understanding God's character and the Trinity.
Mystical Prompt to Rethink Punishment
- Brad had a mystical moment urging him to rethink the idea of God punishing Jesus.
- He began re-examining scripture, seeing sins as what crucified Jesus, not God's punishment on Him.
Rethinking Divine Abandonment
- The common idea of the Father turning away on Good Friday stems from uncareful reading and theological inference.
- Jesus' cry of forsakenness is a lament showing solidarity, not literal abandonment by the Father.