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SWDGISS: Atonement Theories
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- Faith Adjacent
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- Apr 2, 2026
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- 3345
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Summary
What’s the deal with theories of atonement? In this latest Stuff We Didn’t Get in Sunday School Episode, Erin and Evan discuss popular atonement theories and answer listener questions about topics like atonement in other religions, what sin has to do with all this, how to talk with kids about these topics, and so much more! We also know that these topics can be tough and confusing, so we’ve found TV show comparisons for each theory! MENTIONS More Nerdy Content: What’s That Mean 2: Weird Stuff with Animals | Ask-A-Bible Scholar | Heretic Hoedown: Peter Abelard Penal Substitutionary Atonement Theory: PSA Debate from Christianity Today | 10 Problems with PSA | NT Wright on PSA | Ephesians 2:1-10 | 1 Peter 3:18 Christus Victor: Learn more here Ransom Theory: Matthew 20:28 | Learn more here Recapitulation Theory: Romans 5 | 1 Corinthians 15 | Learn more here Moral Influence: John 15:13 | Romans 5:8 | 1 John 4:9–11 | Learn more here | Heretic Hoedown: Peter Abelard Scapegoat Theory: Learn more here Example Theory: 1 Peter 2:21–23 | Philippians 2:5–8 | John 13:15 | Faustus Socinus Satisfaction Theory: Learn more here Elect and Effective Theory: John 10:11, 15 | John 6:37–39 | Ephesians 1:4–7 | Monergism Vicarious Repentance Theory: Learn more here Moral Government Theory: Learn more here Sin Deep Dive: Not The Way It's Supposed to Be by Cornelius Plantiga Jr. | What Are Sin, Iniquity, and Transgression in the Bible? By Shara Drimalla | Bible Project Sin Videos Meredith Anne Miller: Substack | Teaching Kids about Easter | Jackie Hill Perry Needs Some Kids Church Training | How To Talk About Easter with Very Young Kids | 3 Things I Never Include When Telling Kids the Easter Story Evan’s Resources: Simply Jesus by NT Wright | This Article from Marianne M…