The Atonement explores the Biblical foundations for the penal substitutionary atonement by Jesus showing why he died to pay the due punishment of the sins of those who would believe in him. This is a great resource for anyone wanting to grow deeper in their understanding of what happened on the cross and why.Content I. The Atonement. II. The Significance of Christ's Death. III. The Satisfaction View of the Atonement. IV. The Active and Passive Obedience of Christ. V. Christ As Our Ransomer. VI. The Representative Principle. VII. The Extent of the Atonement. VIII. Old Testament Ritual and Symbolism. IX. Erroneous Theories of the Atonement.