Tag Archives: Christus Victor

N.T. Wright on Christus Victor and Penal Substitution theories

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Mel Wild

If’ you’ve read my posts about the atonement you know that I ‘ve been rather hard on the popular Penal Substitution theory of atonement. While I believe large parts of it are harmful to our understanding of God as a Father and it misses … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctrine, Theology | Tagged atonement, Christianity, Christus Victor, Cross of Christ, Easter, N.T. Wright, Penal Substitutionary Atonement | 4 Comments

Jesus Christ: Savior of the world – Part Seven

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Mel Wild

How we view what Christ accomplished on the cross effects how we see our relationship with God and our mission on the earth. This is the seventh and final part of my Easter series, “Jesus Christ: Savior of the World.” In this series I’ve been attempting … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctrine, Heaven on earth, Sonship | Tagged atonement, Christianity, Christus Victor, Easter, Jesus, Salvation, Savior of the world | 8 Comments

Saving Easter – part seven

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Mel Wild

Christ is risen! He has won our victory! He has taken the keys of hell and death from the enemy and has freed us from its prison. This is GOOD news! Hallelujah! This is also the final installment of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctrine, Father Heart of God, Identity, Sonship | Tagged atonement, Christianity, Christus Victor, Healing, Jesus, Penal Substitution, Ransom theory, Salvation, Saving Easter | 10 Comments

Healing the Gospel | Derek Flood

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Mel Wild

Before I leave the subject of the atonement and how our evangelical view leaves us with a conflicted view of the Godhead, I would like to recommend a book by Derek Flood titled, “Healing the Gospel: A Radical Vision for … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotes, Theology | Tagged atonement, Christianity, Christus Victor, Derek Flood, Penal Substitution, Punitive Justice, Restorative justice | 3 Comments

The Gospel according to the chairs

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Mel Wild

This post is an addendum to my last post about the difference between our evangelical Penal Substitution view and the more ancient Christus Victor view of the atonement of Christ. For proper context, please read that post first if you … Continue reading →

Posted in Father Heart of God, Theology | Tagged atonement, Christianity, Christus Victor, Eastern Orthodox, Evangelical Myth-busters, Jesus, Penal Substitution, Salvation | 3 Comments

Jesus did NOT come to save us FROM God

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Mel Wild

God is not conflicted. He is Love–Father, Son and Spirit. One of the goals of this blog is to dispel this notion that God the Father is somehow different than Jesus, including in His nature or in His intentions toward … Continue reading →