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Penal Substitution and Jesus as a Sin Offering: An Ancient Perspective

Posted on 03/14/2025 by Paul Pavao

This is the completion of a post I wrote on March 5 addressing Christus Victor and Jesus’ ransoming us. My exposition from the Scriptures on the atonement can never be the final word. The death and resurrection of Jesus is … Continue reading →

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Christus Victor: Atonement by Ransom and Offering

Posted on 03/05/2025 by Paul Pavao

Rather than make this post 6,000 words long, I separated the section on Jesus death as an offering and made it a second post. I am going to consolidate them into a booklet, so please hammer me in the comments … Continue reading →

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An Explosive View of the Atonement: Ransom and Aphesis

Posted on 09/20/2021 by Paul Pavao

Aphesis: release; by implication, forgiveness This word is not extraordinary if you look it up in a lexicon, but it will blow your mind, capture your heart, and set you free if you look it up in the Bible. I … Continue reading →

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Substitutionary Atonement: Jesus Died to Change Us, not God

Posted on 09/17/2020 by Paul Pavao

This is something I wrote in a Facebook comment. I would like to hold on to it, and I hope it helps you understand Romans and the whole New Testament. There is a clear origin in St. Anselm for the … Continue reading →

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God Has Always Been Merciful (Rebuilding the Foundations)

Posted on 08/24/2020 by Paul Pavao

I haven’t posted in over a month. I have been trying to listen to God’s guidance for the rest of my life. A lot of things have changed that have given us more free time and less responsibilities. I have … Continue reading →

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