Judgment of This World

by Peter J. Leithart

The comedy of the atonement. Continue Reading »

13 Nov 2014

Aqedah and Atonement

by Peter J. Leithart

Behind Paul’s description of Jesus as a “propitiation” is the story of Abraham and Isaac. Continue Reading »

29 Oct 2014

Substitution and Forgiveness

by Peter J. Leithart

Forgiveness is always substitutionary. Continue Reading »

23 Oct 2014

Even More Moved

by Peter J. Leithart

Calvin says that Christ bears our suffering so we might be “even more moved” to trust Him. Continue Reading »

22 Oct 2014

On the Insufficiency of the Cross

by Peter J. Leithart

In response to misguided Anabaptist theologies, Martin Bucer emphasizes the insufficiency of the death of Jesus. Continue Reading »

21 Oct 2014

Triumphant Love

by Peter J. Leithart

Thomas makes Abelardian moves. Continue Reading »

16 Oct 2014

Not Fearing the Devil

by Peter J. Leithart

Jesus lived and died to liberate us from fear. Continue Reading »

13 Oct 2014

God’s Love, God’s Hate

by Peter J. Leithart

Augustine says God sent His Son out of His love, and His hate. Continue Reading »

10 Oct 2014

Objectivity and Subjectivity in Atonement

by Peter J. Leithart

Is it helpful to distinguish between “objective” and “subjective” theories of atonement? Continue Reading »

8 Oct 2014

Disruptive Gospel

by Peter J. Leithart

The God of the gospel is an intrusive God. Continue Reading »

6 Oct 2014