Introduction: Theological Context and Problem Statement This article provides a detailed dogmatic and patristic critique of a lecture delivered by…
The Lord Jesus Christ says that the Son of Man came “to give his life a ransom for many” (Mark…
In an age marked by theological softening and emotional comfort, a distorted image of God has taken root in many…
Jeremiah 33:16 ‘In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will dwell in safety; and this is the name…
St. Basil the Great St. Basil – Exegetic Homilies, Homily on Psalm 48 Every captive has need of ransoms for…
By H.H. Pope Shenouda Did the Lord Christ die alone instead of us and redeem us? Or did we die…
When man fell he struggled with two demands: Justice demanded fulfillment of the sentence in its entirety without easing it…
If Christ did not bear the punishment for us, what is the meaning of redemption then?! If there was no…
Some argue that St. Athanasius never explained redemption in terms of satisfaction of a “debt”, but only of God’s healing…
Note: This is not a comprehensive explanation of the doctrine of salvation in the Coptic Church, but is a sample…