Word of Life Church Podcast Brad Jersak & Derek Vreeland: Unwrathing the Cross: Redeeming the Atonement from an Ugly Gospel
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Jun 29, 2018 
In this engaging discussion, Brad Jersak, an esteemed author and speaker on Christian theology, joins Derek Vreeland to explore the deeper meanings of the cross and atonement. They challenge traditional views, advocating for a shift from wrath to love in understanding divine judgment. The duo emphasizes Israel’s story as a lens for Jesus’ crucifixion, revealing redemption as liberation. They critique common atonement theories and present a transformative view of Christ's sacrifice, focusing on community, humility, and the power of forgiveness.
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Cross as God's Redemptive Act
- The New Testament cross is more than just the crucifixion; it signifies what God accomplished through Jesus' death and resurrection.
- It is a metonym for Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday, encompassing God's reconciling work.
Jesus' Death in Israel's Story
- The story of Israel is essential to understanding Jesus' death and gospel message.
- Jesus' crucifixion is seen as Israel's representative suffering to bring God's kingdom and redemption to all nations.
Reinterpreting God's Wrath
- God's wrath is best understood as divine judgment, a metaphor rather than an angry emotional state.
- God's judgment flows from holy love, not wrath; thus, there is no wrath to be satisfied by Jesus' death.