Why is it important to understand penal substitutionary atonement? — R.C. Sproul

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Why is it important to understand penal substitutionary atonement?

Why is it important to understand penal substitutionary atonement?

Preacher: R.C. Sproul
Tradition: Presbyterian — PCA
Published: Aug 24, 2020
Length: 3:54

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Unless we understand the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement, we will not understand why Christ died. From one of our Ask Ligonier events, John MacArthur explains why the cross stands at the very heart of the Christian faith. Just ask Ligonier to get clear and trustworthy answers to your biblical and theological questions. Visit https://ask.ligonier.org/ #AskLigonier

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