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What did Jesus’ death accomplish?
1. Propitiation: Jesus died and took God’s wrath stored up for us because of our sin. 2. Expiation: Jesus died to cleanse us. 3. Sacrifice: Jesus died as our sacrifice for sin before God. 4. Victor: Jesus died to crush … Continue reading
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A Protestant Debate: Calvin & Arminius
It may be hard to determine whether one’s worldview shapes ones faith, or if ones faith shapes one’s worldview. The spiritualist might hope that faith is the force that develops ones worldview, leading and guiding the adherent to view the … Continue reading
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The Richness of Atonement Theories
Theology is an integrated area of study, and it works to our disadvantage by compartmentalizing its many different facets. To study atonement without the understanding of its relationship to the rest of theology would be detrimental to its significance. The atonement would be meaningless without the depravity of man; it would be powerless to display the love of God without the incarnation, and it would be hopeless without the promise of a resurrection. Continue reading
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