Greg Boyd: Apologies & Explanations Are You Still Satisfied with the Christus Victor View of Atonement?
Jul 15, 2025
The conversation delves into the Christus Victor view of atonement, emphasizing its profound New Testament significance. It reveals how Jesus' sacrificial death serves as a transformative act of love, dismantling the power of evil. There's a rich connection to the Israelites' deliverance from slavery, illustrating the theme of freedom for believers. Plus, the hosts share insights from Greg's new book, adding depth to the discussion around humility and imperfection.
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Atonement As Cosmic Deliverance
- Greg Boyd argues that Christus Victor is the central New Testament paradigm of salvation rooted in Exodus deliverance imagery.
- He says the cross is primarily a cosmic event that defeats evil powers and liberates humanity to know God.
Exodus Imagery Shapes Salvation
- Boyd explains salvation as liberation from bondage to Satan and evil powers, analogous to Israel's Exodus from slavery.
- He claims Jesus' cross, an eruption of other-oriented love, ultimately destroys evil's power and frees us for relationship with God.
Cross First Changes The Cosmos
- Boyd emphasizes multiple metaphors for atonement but prioritizes deliverance over healing or transformation metaphors.
- He asserts the cross changes the nature of the cosmos before addressing individual anthropology.