SWDGISS: Atonement Theories

What’s the deal with theories of atonement? In this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School Episode, Erin and Evan discuss popular atonement theories and answer listener questions about topics like atonement in other religions, what sin has to do with all this, how to talk with kids about these topics, and so much more! We also know that these topics can be tough and confusing, so we’ve found TV show comparisons for each theory! MENTIONSMore Nerdy Content: What’s That Mean 2: Weird Stuff with Animals | Ask-A-Bible Scholar | Heretic Hoedown: Peter AbelardPenal Substitutionary Atonement Theory: PSA Debate from Christianity Today | 10 Problems with PSA | NT Wright on PSA | Ephesians 2:1-10 | 1 Peter 3:18Christus Victor: Learn more hereRansom Theory: Matthew 20:28 | Learn more hereRecapitulation Theory: Romans 5 | 1 Corinthians 15 | Learn more hereMoral Influence: John 15:13 | Romans 5:8 | 1 John 4:9–11 | Learn more here | Heretic Hoedown: Peter AbelardScapegoat Theory: Learn more hereExample Theory: 1 Peter 2:21–23 | Philippians 2:5–8 | John 13:15 | Faustus SocinusSatisfaction Theory: Learn more hereElect and Effective Theory: John 10:11, 15 | John 6:37–39 | Ephesians 1:4–7 | MonergismVicarious Repentance Theory: Learn more here  Moral Government Theory: Learn more hereSin Deep Dive: Not The Way It's Supposed to Be by Cornelius Plantiga Jr. |  What Are Sin, Iniquity, and Transgression in the Bible? By Shara Drimalla | Bible Project Sin VideosMeredith Anne Miller: Substack | Teaching Kids about Easter |  Jackie Hill Perry Needs Some Kids Church Training | How To Talk About Easter with Very Young Kids | 3 Things I Never Include When Telling Kids the Easter StoryEvan’s Resources: Simply Jesus by NT Wright | This Article from Marianne Meye Thompson | The Day the Revolution Began by NT Wright | Penal Substitution and Atonement Video | Ask NT Wright Anything Podcast | The Epidemic of Moral Injury by Rita Nakashima Brock Evan’s Resources: The Very Good Gospel by Lisa Sharon Harper | The Wood Between the Worlds by Brian Zahnd | The Nature of the Atonement: Four Views | The Cross and the Kaleidoscope by Alex Early and Enoch Wan | The Crucifixion by Fleming Rutledge | The Mosaic of Atonement by Joshua McNall | Five Views on the Extent of the Atonement | Atonement in Christianity by William E. BurnsPalette Cleanser: The Spicy NOs of Easter on Patreon The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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