Thread: McLaren denies hell and penal substitutionary atonement
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Old 02-13-2008, 12:25 AM
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The whole denial of the two issues comes down to their Christology. If Jesus isn't wholly God, then the PSA and hell is a nonsensical idea, because God does ask us to do something He doesn't do Himself. But, because Jesus is fully God, then the cross is the greatest example of forgiveness ever: God takes the wrath due to the sinners onto Himself.

That's a stronger turning of the other cheek than McLaren could ever preach, praise God!

EDIT: It looks like I've restated Stephen's article in a way. Curses! I should have read the whole thread first. Sorry, was in a hurry.

Great post, Stephen.
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