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What is the Significance of the Strange Stories Associated with Jesus’ Death?

Posted on March 19, 2018 by

Gospel accounts of Jesus’ death and resurrection include some very strange stories: darkness, a torn temple curtain, earthquakes, and the resurrection of a number of deceased holy people. What do we make of these stories? Many believers think these stories … Continue reading →

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Did God Pour Out His Wrath on Jesus During His Violent Death on the Cross?: Angry God Part 3

Posted on January 22, 2018 by

Many believers align with a God whom they think is angry, violent, and vindictive. Perhaps they identify with the angry god of Old Testament stories, or maybe they create God in their own image. I addressed each of these issues … Continue reading →

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How Does One Explain the Crucifixion of Jesus to Young Children?

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

Recently, a reader asked an excellent question. This is our discussion, but I have not used their real name. Joe wrote: I’ve talked with you in the past. The other day, my 3 year old son and I were talking … Continue reading →

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Your Top 10 Favorite ‘Jesus Without Baggage’ Articles of 2016

Posted on May 4, 2017 by

Here are the top 10 Jesus without Baggage articles you made most popular last year. Most of them are from my series on sin early in the year. A couple are from 2013 but continue to make the top 10 every … Continue reading →

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How Penal Substitutionary Atonement Fails

Posted on February 29, 2016 by

As we discussed last time, the New Testament writers agree that the death of Jesus on the cross has a tremendous effect on us, but they never quite explain what they think this effect is or how it works. The … Continue reading →

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What Does Jesus’ Death on the Cross Do for Us?

Posted on February 22, 2016 by

When we consider how the death of Jesus on the cross affects us, we should first find the consensus of the New Testament writers—there is none! Next we can turn to the consensus of the Church Fathers throughout history—there is … Continue reading →

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The Story of Sin and Salvation—Common Baggage Version (CBV)

Posted on January 11, 2016 by

From the time I started church as a second grader, I began to hear the story of sin and salvation. I heard it from the pulpit; I heard it from Sunday school; I heard it in adult discussions; and I … Continue reading →

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