In Episode 91, we continue with the non-negotiable fundamentals of Christianity, where we reference the famous football coach Vince Lombardi, "Gentlemen, this is a football.” We talk about the third non-negotiable, where we look at the Old Testament sacrificial system to gain a better understanding of the atonement. To pay for our sins, Jesus died on the cross and saved us from suffering. He lovingly offered Himself up and died in our place.

However, the concept of substitutionary atonement is a controversial topic of debate amongst the Christian community, and to this day many individuals still continue to fight and deny the sacrifices Jesus made. How can this be?

Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper!

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Episode Timestamps:

Introduction [00:00]

What Does ‘The Cross’ Mean? [5:24]

The Moral Example Theory [8:35]

The Apostolic Preaching of The Cross [10:26]

“If Jesus is Just Our Moral Example, His Death Makes No Sense.” [11:38]

“Christus Victor” [12:47]

Substitutionary Atonement [17:36]

Christ Died for Our Sins [23:53]

Hymn by Wilbert Chapman [28:49]

Outro [32:44]

Biblical References:

• 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
• Mark 10:45
• Mark 10:28
• Isaiah 53:4-6
• Isaiah 53:10-12
• John 1:29
• Isaiah 53:7-8
• Matthew 26:48 

Book References:

Alpha Christians: A Manifesto for Men

https://www.amazon.com./s?k=9781946654304&i=stripbooks&linkCode=qs

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About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

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