So called Classic Protestant Liberalism seems intolerant of any view of Jesus' death being a blood sacrifice for the atonement for our sins. Outlines basic tenets, and a typical liberal approach to the atonement.

Examines various theories of the atonement: (1) moral influence theory, (2) atonement as victory, (3) Anselm's satisfaction theory, (4) penal substitution theory , (5 the sacrifice theory, and (6) Grotius' governmental theory.

In the Book of Revelation we explore concepts of worshipping and loving the Lamb, who is now clearly the risen and reigning Christ. Application: learning to love and worship Jesus day by day.

We'll examine the Passover, the Passover lamb, and the Last Supper, in order to appreciate what we do when we partake of communion. Application: learning to seek and appreciate God's protection and care for us.

We examine the concepts of ransom and redemption to set free those who are enslaved. Application: learning what Christian freedom is all about and how we can experience it today.

We ponder the Suffering Servant who bears our sin in himself as well as the punishment due to us for sin. Here we examine the concept of substitutionary atonement. Application: learning the costly mercy of giving our lives on behalf of others.

A basic introduction to the Hebrew concept of sacrifice for the forgiveness of sin. Application: learning God's loving way of forgiving our sins.