Substitutionary Theory

In brief: The Penal-Substitution Theory of the atonement maintains that Christ died on the cross as a substitute for sinners. God imputed the guilt of our sins to Christ, and he, in our place, bore the punishment that we deserve. This was a full payment for sins, which satisfied both the wrath and the righteousness of God, so that He could forgive sinners without compromising His own holy standard.

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• An overview of the substitution theory of atonement
• Penal substitution theory of atonement (theopedia)

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• Commentts about the substitution theory of atonement

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