Ep 28: Why Did Jesus Die? (Pt 8) // Historical "Atonement" Theories

Throughout Christian history a few major theories of "The Atonement" (what Jesus achieved through his death) have emerged. In this episode #28 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss a few of the most prominent ones and how well they square up with the Bible and Christian history. Theories discussed in this episode include Ransom, Christus Victor, Recapitulation, Satisfaction, Penal Substitution and Moral Influence.

Recommended reading on "Atonement Theories":
https://www.logos.com/product/167776/a-community-called-atonement-living-theology

This episode is also available on YouTube here:
https://youtu.be/ZrKCXOVeJA0

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