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The atonement (Yes, but)
The atonement (Yes, but)
by Colin Smith
This short (520 words) reflection explores the meaning of “atonement” and compares the various ways in which it is explained in the Bible. Whilst noting that the most common way relies on Jesus as a substitute for us before God, it gives a brief account of other understandings.T
JOHN: The people's bible commentary - The KING is CRUCIFIED
JOHN: The people's bible commentary - The KING is CRUCIFIED
by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
The KING is CRUCIFIED Through these seven balanced trial scenes, Pilate moved from mocking Jesus to a grudging respect for his kingship while “the Jews” rejected the rule of God, preferring Caesar. Now Pilate ‘hands him over to them’, using the word for ‘betray’, after the action
Three Crosses and Flame Sky