Answering Popular Criticisms of the Cross and Resurrection

How do you explain the cross to someone who has no category for sin, atonement, or sacrifice? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller tackle the most common objections to Christianity's central claims, from the "barbaric" nature of penal substitution to skeptics who dismiss the resurrection as legend or borrowed mythology, and more. THE REFORMATION AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION - https://solamedia.org/offers/reformation-and-spiritual-formation/?sc=NN2604VY Dr. Michael Horton shows how the Reformers understood and approached spiritual growth. A HEART AFLAME FOR GOD - https://solamedia.org/heartaflame?sc=AP2601VY Discover a Reformed approach to spiritual growth rooted in Scripture and the Puritan tradition with A Heart Aflame for God by Matthew C. Bingham. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502VY When you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Pastor Adriel Sanchez. We believe these books can guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit’s work and a richer prayer life. 0:00 Questions about the cross and resurrection 2:59 How do you explain the cross to people who aren't Christians? 6:35 Is the cross divine child abuse? 15:57 How can sin and guilt be transferred to someone else? 23:34 Was the resurrection a big fish story that developed years after the crucifixion? 30:56 Is the resurrection a rip-off of pagan myths? 36:39 Is the resurrection existentially satisfying? Why does it matter? LISTEN TO THE SHOW iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-horse-inn/id356920632 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11CeAFKB1ZF7pAmhGv4fMA FOLLOW US Newsletter: https://solamedia.org/subscribe/ Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/solamediaorg/ X/Twitter  https://x.com/solamediaorg  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/solamediaorg/     WHO WE ARE  Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world.  https://solamedia.org/