Rev. Josh Hardesty joins Scripture & Spice to talk about the remarkable events that took place on Easter morning.  During their discussion, Micah and Josh define resurrection, examine the Easter accounts recorded in the Gospels, and debate the different perspectives offered by the Evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

Romans 3:26, John 15:13

* How might we think of Jesus’ death as an act of love?

* Peter Abelard’s understanding of atonement

* Implications of God’s love

Hebrews 2:14, Colossians 2:14-15, Romans 8:3

* How can someone perceive such a humiliating death as a victory?

* What is Christus Victor?

* How can Christ’s death create victory in us?

John 19:14-15,  1 Corinthians 5:7

* How do we define sacrifice?

* What are common types of sacrifice in the bible?

* What is the Day of Atonement?

* Propitiation or Expiation?

Colossians 2: 13-14, Romans 3: 23-25, Galatians 2: 15-16

* Act of Crucifixion

* How do we define atonement?

* What is penal substitution?

* John Piper vs. NT Wright debate

* Why have a podcast on the Bible?

* Who is the historical Jesus?

* What are some beliefs about his death?

* How certain are we that Jesus died on a Roman Cross?

* What does the Quran teach about the crucifixion of Jesus?