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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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- Substitutionary atonement is firmly rooted in Scripture, Church history, and the essence of Christianity, and is central to the gospel and essential to the faith.
- God's wrath is just, holy, and loving, and is an expression of His opposition to sin and His desire to remove it in order to protect humanity.
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Understanding the Atonement and Its Controversies
The podcast episode explores the atoning sacrifice of Jesus and the controversy surrounding it within Christianity. It emphasizes the significance of understanding the various aspects of the cross, including Jesus' substitutionary death, adoption into a relationship with God, ransom to God, moral example, and victory over sin and death. The episode clarifies that while some critics argue that penal substitutionary atonement (PSA) is a later invention, it is firmly rooted in Scripture, Church history, and the essence of Christianity. The doctrine of PSA, which states that Jesus paid the penalty for sin as a substitute, is central to the gospel and essential to the faith. The episode addresses misconceptions about PSA, such as the notion of cosmic child abuse, and explains that it reflects God's love, justice, holiness, and mercy.
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