About this episode

Brian G. Hedges reflects on the significance of Jesus' crucifixion as the King who bears God's wrath for our sins.

Brian G. Hedges reflects on Mark 15, leading listeners into the drama of Jesus’ crucifixion as the King who willingly takes our place in judgment, bearing God’s wrath for sin so that we might be forgiven and reconciled to God. He emphasizes the doctrines of substitution, propitiation (Christ bearing divine judgment on our behalf), and the inclusive welcome of outsiders — from Gentile soldiers to marginalized witnesses — into God’s kingdom through the crucified and risen Lord. Pastor Brian foc...

People in this episode

Host: Brian G. Hedges

Topics covered

• crucifixion
• substitution
• propitiation
• forgiveness
• reconciliation
• God's kingdom
• inclusive welcome

Keywords

• crucifixion
• Jesus
• forgiveness
• substitution
• propitiation
• God's kingdom
• Gentiles
• marginalized
• reconciliation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Mark 15

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