Rethinking the Atonement and the Meaning of Sacrifice | Dr. David Moffitt

In this interview, I'm joined by Dr. David Moffitt, one of the world's leading experts on the atonement and the book of Hebrews. We discuss how the ascension is a critical, yet overlooked, part of Christ's atoning work, how misunderstanding Jewish sacrifice causes us to misunderstand the cross, and why Hebrews is every bit as important as Romans for understanding the atonement.  Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9Get access to my book club, show notes, ad-free episodes and more:  https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.comBuy the book: https://amzn.to/3OEKmweAbout the Guest: Dr. David Moffitt’s research focuses on the variety of ways the earliest Christians understood Jesus and their own identities in relation to Jewish scripture, practices, and beliefs. His core areas of ongoing research concern the Epistle to the Hebrews, the ways this early Christian sermon develops claims about Jesus’s person in high-priestly and sacrificial terms, and ancient practices of and beliefs about sacrifice. Beyond Hebrews, Prof. Moffitt has particular interests in the ways the early Christian confession of Jesus’s resurrection and ascension influence the theologies of the various books of the New Testament. Learn more: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/divinity/people/dm206/00:00 Introduction to Atonement and Hebrews04:19 The Role of Hebrews in Atonement Discussions10:47 Broad vs. Narrow Understanding of Atonement16:17 The Significance of the Ascension in Atonement26:35 Ongoing Ministry of Christ and Its Implications31:41 The Significance of Jesus' Death and Resurrection36:41 Early Church Fathers and the Interpretation of Hebrews41:02 Understanding Sacrifice in the Context of Atonement50:21 The Multifaceted Nature of Atonement59:50 The Ongoing Intercession of ChristSupport the show