Mere Fidelity Do You Need Penal Substitution?
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Oct 8, 2025 Derek and Brad dive into the heated debates surrounding atonement, particularly penal substitution. They discuss how personal experiences and teaching can skew understanding. The conversation highlights its presence across various evangelical traditions and its implications for preaching. They examine the historical context and different emphases in church history, debating whether penal substitution is innovative or merely retrieved. Throughout, they stress the importance of clarity and charity in discussing God's justice and mercy.
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Prison Ministry Shaped Atonement Experience
- Richard Beck found PSA persuasive through ministry in a prison where inmates wrestled with deep guilt.
- Those prisoners wanted relief from personal guilt rather than systemic explanations for sin.
Teach Atonement Pluralistically In Churches
- Teach multiple atonement frameworks and avoid claiming PSA is the sole biblical model.
- Show students biblical texts that operate within different complementary frameworks.
PSA As A Hinge Doctrine
- Penal substitution addresses guilt and legal alienation at the heart of New Testament soteriology.
- It functions as a hinge doctrine linking justification, forgiveness, and assurance.
