The logic of the answer lies in the superabundant overcompensation bestowed on the Son by the Father because of justice. SUCH GRACIOUSNESS IS SUPREMELY RIGHT…BECAUSE JESUS’ SUFFERING OF ABUSE WAS…WORTH IT! (Referring to the beloved modern hymn, “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us,” lyrics by Stuart Townend.) [4/29/07]
The Jews of Jesus’ day—both leaders and crowds—misused their authority from God and, by crucifying the only-born Son of God, CURSED THE UNCURSABLE. This wicked deed was the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back—stringing up their own appointed and fully qualified Savior! And it won them the gruesome “abomination” that desolated their precious capital city and vaunted temple, utterly. [4/29/07]
“Repentance” (metanoia—“change of thinking”) goes hand in hand, functionally, with “conciliation” (katallage—“change against” or “alteration vis a vis”) and both are effected by God’s historic actions, alike in Jesus (the Son’s self-sacrificial surrender to his enemies) and to Jesus (the Father’s raising the Son from the dead instead of destroying his enemies), for only this solution could bring true and lasting peace. [5/01/07]
The Premial Atonement 