atonement

It does not please the LORD for his son to be crushed by popularity, and so he makes plans to avoid this dangerous devotion of fickle followers. Instead he will be crucified as a criminal.

Jesus made satisfaction for our debt, our enmity with God, and our guilt. However, there is another significant word that is often used in descriptions of the atonement: substitution.

Over the years, I’ve realized that not all atonement songs about the cross are created equal. Some use the word “cross” without explaining what it means. Others see the cross merely as a selfless act of love for our encouragement.

"This is the story of the Bible: Not only is God going to rid the world of evil, he’s going to do it without destroying humanity."

What is the gospel? Many have heard that “Christ died for their sins,” but they have no idea what it means.