The Alisa Childers Podcast The Sabbatical Series: Is Substitutionary Atonement Just a Type of "Cosmic Child Abuse" That Christians Came Up With in the Middle Ages?
Dec 28, 2023
Controversy surrounding the atoning sacrifice of Jesus' blood among Christians. Exploring Penal Substitutionary Atonement and its criticisms as 'cosmic child abuse'. Examining misconceptions about Jesus and God's wrath. Defending the significance of Jesus' penal substitutionary atonement.
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Multifaceted Atonement of Jesus
- The atoning work of Jesus on the cross encompasses multiple metaphors like ransom, moral example, and substitution.
- Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA) is a foundational and historic Christian doctrine found in Scripture and the early Church.
PSA predates Medieval Theories
- Penal Substitutionary Atonement was not first conceived in the Middle Ages but is well rooted in biblical and early Christian teachings.
- Anselm of Canterbury's Penal Satisfaction theory is different and often confused with PSA.
Correcting Misunderstandings on PSA and Wrath
- Portraying Jesus as a helpless victim in PSA misunderstands the Trinity’s oneness and Jesus’ willful sacrifice.
- God's wrath is just, holy, and rooted in love, opposing sin because of His love, not spite or pettiness.