Penal Substitution: East vs West | Perspectives on the Atonement

The Nathan Jacobs Podcast · Jun 5, 2025 · 1h 18m

Cliffe & Stuart Knechtle Episode: https://youtu.be/ZSf7o3Jel_g

Dr. Jacobs compares how Eastern and Western Christianity understand Christ's death on the cross, examining the theological differences that emerged over centuries. The discussion traces the Western development from Augustine through the Protestant Reformers and their focus on penal substitution, while exploring Eastern perspectives from church fathers like Gregory of Nyssa. Dr. Jacobs analyzes these competing views of atonement and their implications for how Christians understand salvation and God's justice.

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