As for this post, are you questioning his portrayal of
penal substitution theory?
The penal substitution theory of the atonement states that justice demands the punishment of sin and that Jesus Christ was punished on the cross in our place.
While there are many criticisms of
the penal substitution theory, the main one rejects God's apparent need to punish transgressions.
A powerful commentary on the effect of
the penal substitution theory on the Lamb's violent death.
Not exact matches
Although the
penal substitution and ransom
theories of atonement are good for putting the cross into full perspective, I like the early Christian view of the cross — Jesus was obedient to His Father (and our heavenly Father), even unto death.