by Kevin Bauder | Jan 9, 2017 | Atonement, Christology, Princeton Theology, Soteriology
The sufferings of Christ, being those of a divine person, have an infinite value; it follows, therefore, that although the punishment of the sinner was everlasting, yet Christ could exhaust the penalty of the law in a limited time; that is, his sufferings and death,...
by Kevin Bauder | Jan 7, 2017 | Atonement, Bauder's Reading, Princeton Theology, Soteriology, What We're Reading
If it be asked for whom did the Redeemer bear all this, he has given the answer, “I lay down my life for the sheep.” He loved his church and gave himself for it. But his atonement, considered in its intrinsic value and suitableness, is infinite, and sufficient if...
by Kevin Bauder | Jan 2, 2017 | Atonement, Bauder's Reading, Princeton Theology, Rhetoric, The Gospel, Theology
The sufferings of Christ were, therefore, of a strictly vicarious nature. “He bare our sins in his own body, on the tree.” “He died, the just for the unjust, to bring us to God.” “He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities.” “Our...
by Kevin Bauder | Dec 29, 2016 | Atonement, Bauder's Reading, Christianity, Hamartiology, Princeton Theology, Theology, Uncategorized, What We're Reading
The reason why an atonement was necessary, was the inflexible nature of divine justice. This attribute leads the Ruler of the universe to render to every one his due; to treat every one according to his character. The justice of God was manifested in giving to man a...
by Kevin Bauder | Dec 24, 2016 | Atonement, Christianity, Christology, The Gospel
A leading New Testament scholar writes “10 Things You Should Know About Christmas” for the Crossway blog. Here’s number seven: Andrew Lincoln, in his book Born of a Virgin?, has argued that the virgin birth is unhistorical while asserting that the...
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 13, 2016 | Atonement, Poetry, Soteriology
Charitas Nimia; Or, The Dear Bargain Richard Crashaw Lord, what is man? why should he cost Thee So dear? what had his ruin lost Thee? Lord, what is man, that Thou hast over-bought So much a thing of naught? Love is too kind, I see, and can Make but a simple...
