Tag Archives: divine justice

The Spiritual Charlatanry of Substitutionary Penal Atonement and Imputational Righteousness

Posted on 26 March 2023 by Fr Aidan Kimel

The glorification of the Son of God is the glorification of the human race, for the glory of God is the glory of man, and that glory is love! ~ George MacDonald ~ Good Friday—on this day Christians around the … Continue reading →

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The Scandalous Prodigality of God’s Love for Sinners!

Posted on 24 July 2020 by Fr Aidan Kimel

“It is very odd,” remarks Herbert McCabe, “that people should think that when we do good God will reward us and when we do evil he will punish us” (“Forgiveness,” Faith Within Reason, p. 155). It’s not surprising, of course, … Continue reading →

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The Annihilation of Israel

Posted on 28 June 2020 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Ezekiel 21 “The word of the Lord came to me,” declares the prophet Ezekiel: “Son of man, set your face toward Jerusalem and preach against the sanc­tuaries; prophesy against the land of Israel and say to the land of Israel, … Continue reading →

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Divine Presence and the River of Fire

Posted on 28 July 2019 by Fr Aidan Kimel

The title of Zachary Manis’s book Sinners in the Presence of a Loving God succinctly summarizes his constructive proposal. He calls it the divine presence model: “the eternal suffering of hell is not the result of any divine act that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: ‘Sinners in the Presence of a Loving God’

Posted on 14 July 2019 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Hell will always be a compelling topic for Christian preachers, theologians, philoso­phers, and believers everywhere. Preachers love it, because it dramatically raises the homiletical stakes—congregants are guaranteed to sit up and take notice. Theologians love it, because it provides a … Continue reading →

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Penal Substitutionary Atonement and the Living Christ

Posted on 16 April 2019 by Fr Aidan Kimel

(This article has been revised and republished under the title “The Spiritual Charlantry of Substitutionary Penal Atonement”) “The glorification of the Son of God is the glorification of the human race, for the glory of God is the glory of … Continue reading →

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How to Subvert Divine Justice and Turn Everybody’s Lives Upside Down

Posted on 1 April 2019 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Deep in the Christian heart lies the conviction that the God whom they worship is holy, just, and righteous. He rewards the good and punishes the wicked. “Surely,” someone might remark, “this is the most plausible way to read the … Continue reading →

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Kasper and Moloney on the Divine Attributes

Posted on 25 March 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Fr Daniel Moloney recently reviewed Walter Cardinal Kasper’s book Mercy: The Essence of the Gospel and the Key to Christian Life for the March issue of First Things. I have not read this book, and I have to admit that Kasper is not … Continue reading →

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