Theology II: Work of Christ (part 4)
The Work of Christ with Dr. Jeremy Kimble, Associate Professor of Theology at Cedarville University — Atonement Terms, Redemption, Reconciliation, Victory, and How Christ’s Work Shapes Christian Living
In this lecture, Dr. Jeremy Kimble concludes the Work of Christ unit by defining the major biblical terms that describe Jesus’ atoning work—obedience, sacrifice, propitiation, reconciliation, redemption, victory, and example—and showing how each transforms the Christian life.
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0:06 Cedarville introduction — dual enrollment from a biblical worldview
0:27 Christology review — person of Christ, work of Christ
0:38 Review of atonement: substitution, sacrifice, reconciliation
0:44 Review of atonement theories — Christus Victor, subjective theory, objective theory
1:03 Terminology overview — defining key theological words used in Scripture
1:40 Obedience — active and passive obedience of Christ
2:06 Christ’s perfect life and willing death
2:24 Sacrifice — Old Testament background and fulfillment in Christ
2:31 Leviticus as framework for understanding the cross
3:13 John 1:29 — the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world
3:52 Illustration of costly sacrifice (Ironman story)
4:48 Day of Atonement — scapegoat, substitution, and Hebrews 13 connection
6:42 Propitiation — wrath-absorbing sacrifice (1 John 2:2, Isaiah 53, John 3:36)
7:54 Romans 3 — God is both just and the justifier
9:34 Expiation — sins removed and cleansed
9:57 Illustration of wrath satisfied (football conditioning story)
11:52 Reconciliation — broken relationships restored (2 Corinthians 5)
14:00 Personal example of reconciliation and forgiveness
15:20 Redemption — ransom language, release from slavery to sin
16:11 Les Misérables imagery and liberation
17:03 Romans 6 — slavery to sin vs slavery to righteousness
18:15 Galatians 3 — curse of the law and Christ bearing the curse
19:48 Freedom from condemnation — no condemnation in Christ (Romans 8:1)
20:45 Victory — triumph over sin, Satan, death (Colossians 2, 1 Corinthians 15)
24:06 Resurrection victory and Christian confidence
25:02 Example — following Christ’s steps in suffering and obedience (1 Peter 2, 1 John 3)
26:03 Why we can follow Christ only through the Holy Spirit
27:17 Summary of atonement terms
28:02 Substitution and sacrifice as the central hub of the atonement
29:33 Christ’s victory and example flow from his substitutionary work
30:09 Why the cross deserves deeper study and clearer teaching
31:08 Applying the cross — worship, teaching, singing, and gospel clarity
32:34 The Lord’s Supper as sober celebration, not mere formality
33:32 Self-sacrifice and service in home, church, and workplace
34:59 Overcoming evil with good (Romans 12)
36:24 Suffering, endurance, and the hope of future glory (Romans 5, James 1, 2 Corinthians 4)
37:40 The God who entered our suffering and secured eternal glory
38:04 Preview of next unit — soteriology: how salvation is applied and what happens when we believe
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