“The price has been paid for our sin as the result of bringing sinful us together with the Holy God.” 

In this episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton will begin the discussion on a new series, ‘the doctrine of the Atonement’. Through this podcast, we try to make theology understandable and also applicable to our daily life. Please keep listening to the end of the podcast because we have a huge announcement to share.

Let’s dig in as we discuss more robbery, death, and the gospel on the topic of Atonement.

[00:01 - 07:00] Opening Segment

• Jen talks about the topic of today’s episode.
  • The doctrine of the Atonement
• Pastor Jeff shares analogy scenarios to explain the atonement.

[07:01 - 12:24] The Atonement

• Pastor jeff breaks down the meaning and definition of atonement.
• We can not have a good understanding of the Atonement without a good working knowledge of sin.
• Jen gives an analogy of the Atonement from the Three Minute Theology book.
  • Covering of sin = Atonement
• Pastor Jeff talks about our sinful nature as human beings.

 [12:25 - 19:34] The Atoning Work of Christ 

• The atoning work of Christ highlights God's great love for us.
• The problem of the restoration of mankind.
• Pastor Jeff talks about the atonement word in the scriptures.
  • The difference between older and modern translation
• Pastor Jeff talks about the varying degrees of belief on the scope of the atonement.

[19:35 - 27:17] Closing Segment

• Pastor Jeff gives a quick summary of today’s podcast.
• Pastor Jeff and Jen share the big news.
• We are giving away 10  Kitchen Table Theology Coffee Mugs. How to get it;
  • Visit pastor Jeff Instagram or Facebook page and find episode 48
  • Write your best comment on the post, and we will contact you.
• Thank you for listening, and please share this podcast with your friends and family.
• Jen talks about the topic of the next episode and season.
• Final words from Pastor Jeff and Jen.

Tweetable Quotes:

“The price has been paid for our sin as the result of bringing sinful us together with the Holy God.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

“God, the father, was willing to bring us into a relationship even though we were enemies by our own declaration n our own action .” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

Bible Verses and Other Sources Mentioned:

• Isaiah 59:2
• Leviticus 16:27
• Leviticus 17:11
• Hebrews 9:22
• Romans 5:11
• 2 Corinthians 5:21
• 1 Timothy 4:10
• Three Minute Theology by Dana L. Goodnough
• The Truth of the Cross by R.C.Sproul
• The Nature of the Atonement: Four Views by James Beilby

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Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!