Penal or Personal
The (Re)Publican has a nicely worded post about the substitutionary aspect of the atonement.
We need to get over this false dichotomy that what is legal is necessarily impersonal and that what is personal is necessarily not tied up with legal matters.
And just as in human relationships, the legal serves as a foundation for the personal relationship with God through the cross.
Go read the whole thing. Nice thoughts that will make you feel fuzzy inside, and that’s saying something in a post about penal substitution.
Comment by Thad
A nice little post, indeed. Thanks for linking to it, Brian.
Posted on September 25, 2007 at 8:44 am
Comment by blestou
And thanks to you for letting me know I’m not the only one who reads this blog…
Peace.
Posted on September 25, 2007 at 12:41 pm
Comment by Thad
Not only do I read your blog, but I’ve even listened to some of your sermons. So “kwitcherbelliakin.”
(hope you know I’m joking–about the “belliakin,” not listening to the sermons…oh goodness, this is quickly deteriorating…)
I really like your blog, Brian.
Posted on September 25, 2007 at 2:27 pm