Combined Objection to Hypothetical Universalism Thesis Hypothetical universalism fails because it makes faith meritorious and renders the atonement a meaningless potential rather than an actual, effective work. The only way for the atonement to have real value is through particular … Continue reading The Intrinsic Power of Christ’s Atonement: A Case for Particular Redemption
By Jimmy Stephens: Firstly, an appeal to mystery, by itself, does not support PSA and neither does it rule out PSA. One could appeal to mystery in favor of PSA or in favor of an alternative. Mystery is invoked wherever … Continue reading The True Cost of Sin: Why Alternatives to PSA Fall Short
Detailed Walkthrough of Isaiah 52-53 with PSA Commentary Isaiah 52:13-15 Verse 13: Hebrew: הִנֵּה יַשְׂכִּיל עַבְדִּי יָרוּם וְנִשָּׂא וְגָבַהּ מְאֹדTranslation: “See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.” Commentary: This verse sets … Continue reading The Suffering Servant: An Exegesis of Isaiah 52-53 and Its Fulfillment in Penal Substitutionary Atonement
Note: This article is not for the faint of heart. It is highly technical and will be lengthy. It involves a discussion between a proponent of Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA) and someone who denies it in favor of some form … Continue reading Bahnsen or Spicy?: Essays on Penal Substitutionary Atonement, Ancapistan Press
There have been a lot of complaints about my response and critique of Warren McGrew. I called him a Pelagian, and he maintains that Pelagius didn’t affirm what is accused of him. This led to a discussion of the atonement. … Continue reading Ransom for Many: Examining Warren’s Inadequate Critique of Penal Substitutionary Atonement
Braxton Hunter and Jonathan Pritchett had Warren McGrew on their show to discuss whether he is a heretic. This led to a series of friendly discussion but unclear and unpersuasive conclusions. I posed two inquiries regarding Warren McGrew’s perspective: I … Continue reading Does Idol Killer think God has a Body?
From Jimmy Stephens: Cultures depend on their notion of love vs hatred, prosecution vs forgiveness, justice vs grace, etc. There are several intersecting tensions here, but the main issue is how to deal with guilt. All humans are guilty of … Continue reading Is Atonement Necessary?
An Analysis of Warren McGrew (Idol Killer): Continue reading An Analysis of Warren McGrew (Idol Killer)
In the recent video, there was a large amount of conversation surrounding Isaiah 53. I didn’t address one of the arguments they presented for their misunderstanding of Isaiah 53. I have interacted with some of the criticisms, but this one … Continue reading The Suffering Servant in The Gospel of Matthew
There has been a lot of complaints about my response and critique of Warren McGrew. I called him a Pelagian and he maintains that Pelagius didn’t affirm what is accused of him. This led to a discussion of the atonement. … Continue reading Ransom for Many
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