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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
Must a Biblical Doctrine of the Atonement Comprise Penal Substitution?
Dear Dr. Craig, I have been enjoying your videos and podcasts about your study of the atonement. I have to admit though, that as of right now I don't accept penal substitution. Though I grew up with this view, I now hold a combination of the recapitulatio...
atonement, bible, doctrine, historical christianity, penal substitution
Could God Have Pardoned Sin without Punishment?
Dear Dr. Craig, I have asked about the atonement in a previous submission. Please forgive this final, multipart question, which can stand alone. Here is the question. Even if it is legitimate for God to use vicarious liability and punishment in saving us--le...
anselm, atonement, forgiveness, hugo grotius, pardon, penal substitution
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Inevitable Sin?
Hello Dr. Craig, my question is about the coherence of Christianity. I’ve been a believer for almost 5 years, but I recently began having various concerns which haven’t been addressed effectively by other sources. Here is one of them. How can it be...
atonement, divine omniscience, free will, moral perfection, moral responsibility, sin
Annihilationism and Penal Substitutionary Atonement Once More
Dear Dr. Craig, Thank you for your thoughtful response regarding annihilationism (Question of the Week #999). I found your argument internally consistent and helpful. However, I wondered if one part of the original question deserved a more direct response. The...
annihilationism, atonement, penal substitution, substitutionary atonement, trinity
Is God an Unjust Liar?
I have a question about God's justice. The Bible says: "Vengeance is Mine. I will repay." Suppose there is an abortionist who personally massacres thousands of unborn children. If said abortionist repents on his death bed and prays a prayer of salvation...
atonement, divine grace, divine justice, divine mercy, evil, emotional problem of, penal substitution
Can Frankenstein Be Saved?
Thank you for considering my question! I find it very fun and engaging to listen to your podcast and it always is edifying to my Christian faith! God bless you and your organization may many more souls be blessed and edified through the ministry. ...
artificial intelligence, atonement, human nature, incarnation, redemption, salvation
Further on Original Righteousness
Dear Dr. Craig, Thank you for your thoughtful exploration of the doctrine of sin. Your rejection of the doctrine of imputed sin is a refreshing and much-needed voice, and I appreciate your dedication to grounding theology in scripture. As I reflect on your s...