Food Trucks in Babylon A PSA for Penal Substitutionary Atonement
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Aug 29, 2025 Todd and Andrew dive into the contentious topic of penal substitutionary atonement, debating its foundational importance within Christianity. They explore various models of atonement, including the intriguing idea of Jesus as the new Adam creating a renewed humanity. The discussion emphasizes the complexities of divine justice in light of Christ's sacrifice and promotes a communal understanding of atonement over individualistic perspectives. Ultimately, they highlight the profound significance of the crucifixion for believers today.
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PSA Is Core To Christian Orthodoxy
- Todd and Andrew insist penal substitutionary atonement is central to orthodox Christianity and essential to atonement theology.
- They argue Christ's death bears the penalty of sin and is necessary for other atonement models to be efficacious.
Penalty And Substitution Defined
- Penal substitution has two parts: penal (penalty for sin is death) and substitution (Christ endured that penalty for us).
- Biblical language of 'for' and substitution appears repeatedly and grounds the model.
A Mosaic Of Complementary Models
- Multiple atonement models coexist: recapitulation, Christus Victor, and substitutionary models interrelate.
- Todd frames penal substitution as the heart that grounds other biblical atonement images.
