Webas mortals, we may not, indeed cannot, understand fully how the savior fulfilled his atoning sacrifice. But for now the how is not as important as the why of his suffering. Webmichael gungor calls substitutionary atonement “horrific” for a reason. Webjesus christ, our substitute, when ho poured out his soul unto death, was bearing the penalty that is due to sin. This is taught in the bible: In fact, it is the chief theme of holy. It was simon, the pharisee, who objected to our lord’s acceptance of a woman very much. The sacrifice for sinners. Jesus suffered in our place as the sacrifice for sinners. Webhe emphasizes the universality of the atonement of christ to the ephesians, explaining that unlike the law of moses, the atonement reconciles both jews and gentiles unto god, so. Webgiven this emphasis, religious educators may want to help their students (1) identify and understand the importance of the scriptural focus on the savior’s crucifixion, (2) better. Webtwo things this morning, then: First, christ’s death for sin; Secondly, our death to sin. First, then, we will consider our lord’s death for sin. Webthe atoning sacrifice involved two dimensions, one physical and the other spiritual. The perfect atonement required that the messiah overcome the physical and spiritual deaths.
