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Which of these definitions accords most closely with your own understanding of the significance of Jesus' death?
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interesting atonement poll results!
Very interesting to see that over 50% of voters on the poll (as of 15/11/04) subscribe to a penal substitution view of the atonement. And very interesting that only one person so far has voted for a classic ransom variety of Christus Victor.
Seems like a good time for a debate on the atonement. Anyone up for it? Let’s chat in The Atonement forum.
Can't find my answer
This is partly because I don’t think that Jesus’ death, considered in isolation, has meaningful significance. It only makes sense to me if I consider the entire incarnation (conception to resurrection) as a living metaphor describing who God is… a holy, tangible metaphor. Jesus’ death is one aspect of who God is and how we respond to him.
closed question?
i think the purpose of the poll was to introduce the new thread opened by joeblow called ‘The Atonement’- suggest you go there and pitch your ideas in for further discussion!
PS: This site’s reminding me more and more of the description of the Aeropagus in Acts 17:21! :o)