The cross answers its critics through Scripture’s coherent teaching on sin, justice, ransom, voluntary sacrifice, reconciliation, and divine love.
The Scandal of the Cross: Answering the Intellectual Critics of the Atonement
Enemies of God: The Human Condition Before Reconciliation – Romans 5:10; Colossians 1:21
Paul describes humanity as enemies of God—alienated, hostile in mind, and active in evil. Reconciliation comes only through Christ’s atoning death.
