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Apr 07 2008

Substitutionary Atonement

In the past week, our COAS has seen a lot of discussion on the doctrine of substitutionary atonement.  To fill out explanations of this, I’d like to direct you all to 2 different locations

First of all, check out our Confessional Statement (#’s 7 and 8).  This is a concise and clear explanation of the doctrine.

For a very detailed and thorough explanation, I will direct you to Mars Hill Church in Seattle, for Pastor Mark Driscoll’s sermon on Good Friday, the Day of Atonement.  I will warn you, as it is a dark and heavy theme.  He goes into a lot of detail about the crucifixion that will make most of us uncomfortable.  I recommend it because it definitely does not pull any punches, and is one of the best explanations of the Old Testament sacrificial system and allusions to the Messiah that I have ever seen.  It is an excellent sermon overall.

Enjoy!


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