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Why does atonement even matter? Why did Jesus have to die on the cross in order to save us? In this video, Joshua McNall explains how the doctrine of atonement reveals the depth of our human predicament. Jesus's work on the cross is thus reinforced, illumined, and even demanded by other key Christian doctrines, including total depravity, which suggests that there isn't a single area of our lives not affected by sin. It is total also in the sense that we are dead in our trespasses and are unable to spiritually revive ourselves.
Furthermore, the doctrine of original sin means all people are born having a bent toward sinning. It is not taught nor learned, but simply exists within our nature. This is further proof that we cannot save ourselves—we require someone outside ourselves to deal with our sin problem, both in its penalty and its power.
As the Bible describes it, the depth of our problems, which Jesus's atonement deals with, can be further illustrated by four human predicaments:
1) Death in all of its forms, including physical, spiritual, and eternal;
2) The devil, as understood biblically, which is to say he is a real being, though not on equal footing with God;
3) The reality of sin, both in its personal and systemic dimensions;
4) Shame, which relates to our identity as persons, but which can't simply be overpowered or defeated, but must be shared in.
What Jesus accomplished for us becomes increasingly clear when we appreciate the seriousness of our problems. It also makes Jesus all the more beautiful, compelling, and worthy of our worship.
// ABOUT THE BOOK
While “Jesus saves” remains the central claim of Christianity, the ensuing question—How?—demands attention. How exactly does a brutal and shameful crucifixion bring salvation? Why does the Bible call it good news, and why should we?
In How Jesus Saves: Atonement for Ordinary People, Joshua McNall unpacks the meaning of Jesus’s life and death for everyday people. Through Scripture, story, and real-life applications, he brings together the primary models of atonement doctrine and offers an integrated vision for how Jesus offers the benefits of salvation to the world.
The result is an accessible book that helps remove obstacles for skeptics and can deepen the faith of committed Christians. In both the book and accompanying videos (available separately), McNall addresses this great Christian doctrine with simplicity without sacrificing the nuance this topic demands. Reflection questions available at the end of each chapter.
// ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Joshua McNall (PhD, Manchester) is assistant professor of theology at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He has authored successful books like Long Story Short: The Bible in Six Simple Movements, Perhaps: Reclaiming the Space Between Doubt and Dogmatism, and The Mosaic of Atonement: An Integrated Approach to Christ’s Work. He and his wife, Brianna, have four young children and he blogs regularly at joshuamcnall.com
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--Sermon outlines
--Small group guides
--Videos for teaching
Why does atonement even matter? Why did Jesus have to die on the cross in order to save us? In this video, Joshua McNall explains how the doctrine of atonement reveals the depth of our human predicament. Jesus's work on the cross is thus reinforced, illumined, and even demanded by other key Christian doctrines, including total depravity, which suggests that there isn't a single area of our lives not affected by sin. It is total also in the sense that we are dead in our trespasses and are unable to spiritually revive ourselves.
Furthermore, the doctrine of original sin means all people are born having a bent toward sinning. It is not taught nor learned, but simply exists within our nature. This is further proof that we cannot save ourselves—we require someone outside ourselves to deal with our sin problem, both in its penalty and its power.
As the Bible describes it, the depth of our problems, which Jesus's atonement deals with, can be further illustrated by four human predicaments:
1) Death in all of its forms, including physical, spiritual, and eternal;
2) The devil, as understood biblically, which is to say he is a real being, though not on equal footing with God;
3) The reality of sin, both in its personal and systemic dimensions;
4) Shame, which relates to our identity as persons, but which can't simply be overpowered or defeated, but must be shared in.
What Jesus accomplished for us becomes increasingly clear when we appreciate the seriousness of our problems. It also makes Jesus all the more beautiful, compelling, and worthy of our worship.
// ABOUT THE BOOK
While “Jesus saves” remains the central claim of Christianity, the ensuing question—How?—demands attention. How exactly does a brutal and shameful crucifixion bring salvation? Why does the Bible call it good news, and why should we?
In How Jesus Saves: Atonement for Ordinary People, Joshua McNall unpacks the meaning of Jesus’s life and death for everyday people. Through Scripture, story, and real-life applications, he brings together the primary models of atonement doctrine and offers an integrated vision for how Jesus offers the benefits of salvation to the world.
The result is an accessible book that helps remove obstacles for skeptics and can deepen the faith of committed Christians. In both the book and accompanying videos (available separately), McNall addresses this great Christian doctrine with simplicity without sacrificing the nuance this topic demands. Reflection questions available at the end of each chapter.
// ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Joshua McNall (PhD, Manchester) is assistant professor of theology at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He has authored successful books like Long Story Short: The Bible in Six Simple Movements, Perhaps: Reclaiming the Space Between Doubt and Dogmatism, and The Mosaic of Atonement: An Integrated Approach to Christ’s Work. He and his wife, Brianna, have four young children and he blogs regularly at joshuamcnall.com
