What This Course is All About
How does God redeem us from the captivity of sin, death and satan? Students will learn different historical atonement theories and then focus on two; Penal Substitution and Christus Victor. How should we view the life and death of Jesus when seen through the lens of the new covenant? Does a biblical Christology demand a victorious eschatology? With volumes of books on Jesus and his salvation can there be anything left to say? Yes, fresh understanding of the faith given to the saints in the first century is flowing into the church. It is time to visit these glorious themes again.
Teacher: Nikola Dimitrov
Required Textbook
The Nature of the Atonement by James Beilby and Paul R. Eddy
Assignments:
- Listen to the Videos.
- Read “The Nature of the Atonement” by James Beilby and Paul R. Eddy.
- Write 2-3 pages about Penal Substitution and Christus Victor. What position do you think has stronger biblical support? Does the churches atonement doctrine make a difference in the life of the believer?