Binding of Isaac – Dr. Eitan Bar | Bible Scholar https://eitan.bar Eitan Bar is a Theologian & Author Bringing a Jewish Perspective to the Christian Faith Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:27:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://eitan.bar/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/icon-logo-eb-eitan-bar-scaled.webp Binding of Isaac – Dr. Eitan Bar | Bible Scholar https://eitan.bar 32 32 Was the Binding of Isaac (Genesis 22) Really About Substitutionary Atonement? https://eitan.bar/articles/was-the-binding-of-isaac-genesis-22-about-substitutionary-atonement/ https://eitan.bar/articles/was-the-binding-of-isaac-genesis-22-about-substitutionary-atonement/#respond Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:34:48 +0000 https://eitan.bar/?p=1474 John Piper draws a parallel between Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac and the belief that God sacrificed Jesus for sin. However, this interpretation may not align with the original intent of Genesis 22. It's important to consider how the New Testament authors viewed this story and whether the concept of blood sacrifice for sin is applicable to both situations.

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