Category Archives: atonement theories

Introduction The Ransom Theory / Christus Victor The Satisfaction Theory / Penal Substitution The Governmental Theory The Moral Example Theory Moral Example ViewThe moral example theory (also called moral influence) was first proposed by Pierre Abelard. During the Reformation it … Continue reading →

Introduction The Ransom Theory / Christus Victor The Satisfaction Theory / Penal Substitution The Governmental Theory The Moral Example Theory The Governmental ViewThe governmental theory of atonement (also called moral government) was first proposed by Hugo Grotius, one of the … Continue reading →

Introduction The Ransom Theory / Christus Victor The Satisfaction Theory / Penal Substitution The Governmental Theory The Moral Example Theory Satisfaction TheoryThe satisfaction theory was first articulated by Anselm. Anselm rejected the idea that the Satan had a legal right … Continue reading →

Introduction The Ransom Theory / Christus Victor The Satisfaction Theory / Penal Substitution The Governmental Theory The Moral Example Theory The Ransom TheoryThe ransom theory is the oldest atonement theory. It is sometimes called the classical theory or the bargain … Continue reading →

I’m going to do a short series on the theories of atonement. The week before Easter seems an appropriate time to do this. During this season we are particularly aware of the sacrifice that Jesus made on our behalf. How … Continue reading →