Featured Theories of the Atonement

I believe the discussion is (should be) very simple and kind even as the topic can become complicated.

1. Christians agree with the same passages but not with one another.

2. This means there is no ground to be gained by quoting Scriprure (because we all agree with the text of Scripture offered).

3. What is to be discussed is where we differ.

4. That is done by explaining how we get from the text to our differing conclusions (not by simply repeating our views over and over again ignoring the fact that millions have read the passage and walked away with a different conclusion.



1. The chastisement of our peace was upon Him.

I believe this means that the chastisement for our peace was upon Jesus. That is how I read the passage. Jesus took upon Himself thus chastisement ("became sin for us").

Others say this means God was punishing Jesus instead of punishing us.

How do you conclude that this chasening was Hod punishing Jesus?

Where do you get that Jesus suffered this chasening as a punishment instead of God punishing us?


2. Yet it was the Lords will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer.

I believe Christ suffered and died by the hands of the wicked in accordance to God's predetermined plan. It was the will of God that Jesus suffered and die, He offered Himself as a guilt offering.

Others say this verse means God was pouring out His wrath on Christ instead of on us.

Where do you get the idea to put God in the role of "the wicked"? Where do you get it is divine wrath Jesus suffered?