Did Christ Die to Cause or Transmit Forgiveness?

Are we misunderstanding the Cross? Many preach that the Father had to be persuaded to forgive us, requiring Christ's death as appeasement for divine wrath. But what if this reverses the gospel? This episode explores the perspective of Athanasius of Alexandria, who argued that God's forgiveness was already inherent. He viewed the Incarnation and Crucifixion not as a response to divine wrath, but as a healing and restoration of human nature corrupted by sin. Discover why Athanasius saw the Cross as a surgical intervention to mend humanity's brokenness, leading to union with the divine and ontological transformation, rather than a legal transaction. Learn why he called us to embrace the scandalous mercy of God, recognizing the Cross as an expression of love aimed at human sanctification and communion. Tune in to understand why Athanasius insisted, "The Problem Was Never With the Father" and that in Christ crucified, we see the heart of the Father made visible.