Exploring Atonement Theories in Orthodox Christianity

Understanding atonement Lent 2024 - Part 9, Redemption in the Orthodox churches This Lent, I reflect deeply on the profound significance of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, exploring the various theories embraced or historically cherished by Christian churches. This journey reveals a rich tapestry of beliefs and interpretations. It's important to acknowledge that there is …

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Understanding the Satisfaction Theory of Atonement

Lent 2024 - Part 5, Satisfaction Theory This Lent, I reflect deeply on the profound significance of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, exploring the various theories embraced or historically cherished by Christian churches. I realise that this journey reveals a rich tapestry of beliefs and interpretations. It's important to acknowledge that there is more than …

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Unpacking Jesus’ Sacrifice: Ransom Theory Insights

Understanding atonement Lent 2024 - Part 3, A ransom paid to Satan This Lent, I reflect deeply on the profound significance of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, exploring the various theories embraced or historically cherished by Christian churches. I realize that this journey reveals a rich tapestry of beliefs and interpretations. It's important to acknowledge …

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Jesus as Mentor: Lessons in Atonement and Compassion

Understanding atonement Lent 2024 - Part 1 Moral Example This Lent, I am reflecting on the profound significance of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection. As I explore the various atonement theories embraced or historically cherished by Christian churches, I realise this journey reveals a rich tapestry of beliefs and interpretations. There is more than one …

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Understanding Atonement: A Guide for Lent 2025

Lent 2025 – Part 0 This Lent, I reflect deeply on the profound significance of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, exploring the various theories embraced or historically cherished by Christian churches. I realize that this journey reveals a rich tapestry of beliefs and interpretations. It's important to acknowledge that there is more than a single …

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Matthew’s Passion: The cross is justice

Matthew's Passion: Barabbas 40 Blogs of Lent: 27 Matthew 27:15-23 Matthew's Pasion is told through a series of encounters between people. Enter a new character, Barabbas. But the real encounter here is a stand off between Pilate, the Roman governor, and the plotters against Jesus, who are From the Sanhedrin, the religious and political local …

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