When Jesus Died: A Conversation on Atonement

I’ve decided to start attempt to cultivate a conversation – via a series of posts – on atonement. I’d love your thoughts, comments and reflects on the topic – as well as any links or references to talks, articles, and posts that have helped your understanding of the issue.

I’ll begin with a few questions:

What did happen when Jesus died?
Does true forgiveness require someone to suffer?
Does God require a blood sacrifice to be appeased?
Was there a metaphysical transaction by which his blood r...