atonement
Detailed studies on the doctrine of atonement, Old Testament foundations, and Christ’s sacrificial work.
More Proof that Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Cannot Be National Israel Paid Members Public
In this short post I will provide further evidence that national Israel cannot be the suffering Servant who suffers for the sins of the world and is exalted to divine status. According to the prophecy, the Servant is the righteous One who justifies and makes many righteous by bearing their
ISAIAH 53 IS NOT ABOUT NATIONAL ISRAEL Paid Members Public
There are certain Muslim polemicists and anti-Christian rabbis such as Tovia Singer who deny that Isaiah 52:13-53:12 is a prophecy of the vicarious suffering and substitutionary death of the Messiah, particularly Jesus. Some argue that this refers to the national Israel suffering for the sins of the nations
The Case for Unlimited Atonement Pt. 3 Paid Members Public
I now to the finale where I cite from Reformed Calvinists that do believe in limited or definite atonement (/2020/07/28/the-case-for-unlimited-atonement-pt-2/). John Piper on 1 Timothy 2:5-6 Here is what this renowned theologian and pastor wrote concerning this specific text: “How many did Christ effectively ransom from
The Case for Unlimited Atonement Pt. 2 Paid Members Public
I proceed from where I left off (/2020/07/28/the-case-for-unlimited-atonement-pt-1/). John on the Atoning Death of Christ In John’s Gospel, Jesus doesn’t merely come to die for his own sheep but also for the entire world: “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his
The Case for Unlimited Atonement Pt. 1 Paid Members Public
In the next series of posts, I have compiled biblical verses, commentaries, and responses from various Christian scholars and/or apologists showing why the belief that Christ died only for the elect is not biblical teaching. On the meaning and extent of the word “Many” Here are a few examples
Isaiah’s Sacrificial Lamb Has Come! Paid Members Public
In the previous segment (/2020/04/03/jesus-our-passover-lives/) I showed that Jesus’ vicarious death is likened to the slaughter of the Passover lamb. Here I am going to demonstrate that Christ’s offering up his very own soul on the cross is likened to, in fact, consummates, the other sacrifices
Jesus: Our Passover Lives! Paid Members Public
All the Gospel accounts record that Jesus’ betrayal, crucifixion, and death coincided with the Passover feast: “Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, drew near. And the chief priests and scribes were seeking how to kill Jesus, for they feared the people. Then Satan entered into
Making Atonement For Unintentional Sins? Paid Members Public
Some may argue that the Servant of Isaiah only atones for unintentional sins since Isaiah 53:10 describes his death as an asham (“guilt offering”). This is the term which Leviticus employs for the offerings made for unintentional sins: “The LORD said to Moses: ‘When anyone is unfaithful to the