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Molinist Views of Sin

Hi, Dr Craig. I've been looking through your views on soteriology and hamartiology and I'd like some clarification on something. if we maintain libertarian freewill and reject the classic doctrine of original sin (inheritance of guilt and a corrupted...

death of christ, goodness, molinism, moral perfection, morality, sin

Only You

Dr. Craig, I have heard it said that God loves us so much that “Jesus would have died for you even if you had been the only one that needed to be saved.” Is this true? And can we confidently say what God would do under different circumstances? I h...

character and nature of god, death of christ, divine attributes, divine love

Christ’s Death and the Trinity

Hi Bill, I just watched the debate between you and Greg Boyd on penal substitution. I have questions  that didn't seem to come up in the debate. If God declares Jesus guilty it seems to me that this splits the trinity (Jesus guilty, Father not).&nbs...

boyd, gregory, death of christ, penal substitution, substitutionary atonement, two natures of christ

On the Connection between Christ’s Atoning Death and Resurrection

Hey Dr. Craig, I have been a Christian for 5 months now and your work has boosted my faith a ton, man, thank you! I am convinced that Christ rose from the dead but I do have a question about the significance of Christ’s resurrection: did His resurrectio...

atonement, death of christ, expiation, forgiveness, justification, propitiation

The Women at the Tomb

How is it that the women who went to the tomb were prepared to go inside if there was a roman seal on it forbidding entry under penalty of death? Tracy

biblical inspiration, crucifixion, death of christ, empty tomb, historical evidences, historical jesus

God’s Pardon: Who Needs It?

I'm reading your Cambridge Elements "The Atonement" and have a question regarding divine pardon. In section 3.3.2.2.3, you explain that to be "guilty" means "liable for punishment". You then end that section with ". . . a person who was once guilty may, i...

atonement, death of christ, forgiveness, pardon, salvation, substitutionary atonement

How Can Christ’s Death Satisfy Divine Justice?

I believe in penal substitution because otherwise forgiveness would be impossible and thus there would be no point in seeking forgiveness from God. Everyone would have no choice but to go to Hell. However, how should I answer someone who says, "why is it that...

atonement, death of christ, francois turretin, penal substitution

The Need for a Multi-Faceted Atonement Doctrine

Dr. Craig, Thank you for your work in philosophy and apologetics. I’ve learned much from you. I’m glad to know that you are currently studying the doctrine of the atonement! It seems to me that no single theory has yet been articulated which is s...

anselm, atonement, crucifixion, death of christ, hugo grotius

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Molinist Views of Sin

Hi, Dr Craig. I've been looking through your views on soteriology and hamartiology and I'd like some clarification on something. if we maintain libertarian freewill and reject the classic doctrine of original sin (inheritance of guilt and a corrupted...

death of christ, goodness, molinism, moral perfection, morality, sin

Only You

Dr. Craig, I have heard it said that God loves us so much that “Jesus would have died for you even if you had been the only one that needed to be saved.” Is this true? And can we confidently say what God would do under different circumstances? I h...

character and nature of god, death of christ, divine attributes, divine love

Christ’s Death and the Trinity

Hi Bill, I just watched the debate between you and Greg Boyd on penal substitution. I have questions  that didn't seem to come up in the debate. If God declares Jesus guilty it seems to me that this splits the trinity (Jesus guilty, Father not).&nbs...

boyd, gregory, death of christ, penal substitution, substitutionary atonement, two natures of christ

On the Connection between Christ’s Atoning Death and Resurrection

Hey Dr. Craig, I have been a Christian for 5 months now and your work has boosted my faith a ton, man, thank you! I am convinced that Christ rose from the dead but I do have a question about the significance of Christ’s resurrection: did His resurrectio...

atonement, death of christ, expiation, forgiveness, justification, propitiation

The Women at the Tomb

How is it that the women who went to the tomb were prepared to go inside if there was a roman seal on it forbidding entry under penalty of death? Tracy

biblical inspiration, crucifixion, death of christ, empty tomb, historical evidences, historical jesus