The doctrine of substitution states salvation is accomplished only through Christ's sacrifice of Himself on our behalf, and sanctification is accomplished through our sacrifice of ourselves to Jesus that we may live through Him. #Isaiah53 #LambofGod
Hebrews: ὑπέρ | huper
In Greek, the word for substitute is ὑπέρ| huper, meaning on behalf of or in another’s place.
Hebrews: Not For Angels
If Christus Victor was a primary doctrine in the early church, how did penal substitutionary atonement move to prominence in recent centuries?