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Was Jesus FORSAKEN by the Father? | Is God Too Holy to Look on Sin? | Joshua Tongol

joshua — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:44:45 +0000

Is God too holy too look on Sin?
Was Jesus forsaken by His Father on the Cross?

These are two of the building blocks that make up the evangelical penal substitutionary theory.

Why does it matter? How we understand the crucifixion shapes our understanding of who God is and what He is like. And ultimately, our understanding of God’s character also shapes our lives.

Problems with these ideas:

-Based upon a “legal” understanding of holiness and the gospel
-Distorts the unity within the Trinity
-Goes against common sense
-Creates a distorted view of an untrustworthy Father

Recommended resources:

“On The Incarnation Of The Word Of God” by Saint Athanasius
“Stricken by God?” by Brad Jersak and Michael Hardin
“The Jesus Driven Life” by Michael Hardin
“A New Kind of Christianity” by Brian McLaren
“Jesus and the Undoing of Adam” by C. Baxter Kruger
“Parable of the Dancing God” by C. Baxter Kruger
“Kingdom, Grace, Judgment: Paradox, Outrage, and Vindication in the Parables of Jesus” by Robert Farrar Capon
“Razing Hell” by Sharon Baker

Soundtrack: “Fleeting Scenes” by ADG3 Studios (Adrien Gardiner)

Does Sin SEPARATE You From God? | Challenging Penal Substitution | Joshua Tongol

joshua — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 07:57:19 +0000

Does sin SEPARATE you from God? Is there a great chasm dividing humanity and God because of sin? Is there something a person must do in order to remove this separation?

Many Christians have been taught that sin separates us from God. In fact, when some people share the Gospel (GOOD NEWS), they begin with the idea of man being separated from God first. But is this where one should begin?

Moreover, this whole idea of “separation” is one of the building blocks of the Evangelical penal substitutionary theory.

Problems with SEPARATION?

-It’s not Christian
-Rooted in pagan dualism and not the Scriptures
-Has caused many Christians to suffer mentally and emotionally
-Denies the purpose of the incarnation and the finished work of Jesus Christ

Recommended resources:

“Stricken by God?” by Brad Jersak and Michael Hardin
“The Jesus Driven Life” by Michael Hardin
“A New Kind of Christianity” by Brian McLaren
“Jesus and the Undoing of Adam” by C. Baxter Kruger
“Parable of the Dancing God” by C. Baxter Kruger
“Kingdom, Grace, Judgment: Paradox, Outrage, and Vindication in the Parables of Jesus” by Robert Farrar Capon
“Razing Hell” by Sharon Baker

Soundtrack: “Perpetual Tranquility loop” by Trix-Music

Was Jesus PUNISHED by the Father? | Challenging Penal Substitution | Joshua Tongol

joshua — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:06:17 +0000

What is wrong with the EVANGELICAL GOSPEL? Penal substitutionary theory is at the heart of the evangelical gospel. BUT what if it is WRONG?

Why does it matter? Our understanding of the Cross shapes our understanding of how we view God. And how we view God shapes the way we live.

Problems with penal substitution:

-Divides the Trinity
-Distorts forgiveness
-Contradicts the life and teachings of Jesus Christ
-Misunderstands justice
-Never found in parabolic form

Recommended resources:

Soundtrack: “Ambient Night” by Eugene Serov (SZ Music)

Will the Real Gospel Please Stand Up? (1/6) | Joshua Tongol

joshua — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:05:39 +0000

What is the real Gospel?

Sadly, the Gospel today is no longer GOOD NEWS. In many ways, the “good news” being preached today is really BAD NEWS. Many ministers today are preaching an angry, violent, and judgmental God where GOOD NEWS has lost it’s meaning.

The gospel of grace has turned into a gospel of performance. The God of peace has turned into a God of violence and hatred. And the God of unconditional love has turned into a God of “I love you IF…”

This sermon will create a huge paradigm shift for many people. Some will get upset, while others will be liberated.

Please listen to the entire message (6 parts) in order to get the full context of what Joshua is saying.

Here are the things that will be covered in the message:

-What is not the Gospel
-A challenge to penal substitutionary theory
-What (or Who) is the Gospel?
-Adoption
-Identification
-Who is born again?
-Why did Jesus come and die?
-Jesus is greater than Adam
-”Receiving” Christ
-Saved by whose faith?
-Biblical repentance
-Why preach the Gospel?

Will the Real Gospel Please Stand Up? (2/6) | Joshua Tongol

joshua — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:04:03 +0000

What is the real Gospel?

This sermon will create a huge paradigm shift for many people. Some will get upset, while others will be liberated.

Please listen to the entire message (6 parts) in order to get the full context of what Joshua is saying.

Here are the things that will be covered in the message:

Will the Real Gospel Please Stand Up? (3/6) | Joshua Tongol

joshua — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:02:09 +0000

What is the real Gospel?

This sermon will create a huge paradigm shift for many people. Some will get upset, while others will be liberated.

Please listen to the entire message (6 parts) in order to get the full context of what Joshua is saying.

Here are the things that will be covered in the message:

Will the Real Gospel Please Stand Up? (4/6) | Joshua Tongol

joshua — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:00:22 +0000

What is the real Gospel?

This sermon will create a huge paradigm shift for many people. Some will get upset, while others will be liberated.

Please listen to the entire message (6 parts) in order to get the full context of what Joshua is saying.

Here are the things that will be covered in the message:

Will the Real Gospel Please Stand Up? (5/6) | Joshua Tongol

joshua — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:55:11 +0000

What is the real Gospel?

This sermon will create a huge paradigm shift for many people. Some will get upset, while others will be liberated.

Please listen to the entire message (6 parts) in order to get the full context of what Joshua is saying.

Here are the things that will be covered in the message:

Will the Real Gospel Please Stand Up? (6/6) | Joshua Tongol

joshua — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:48:25 +0000

What is the real Gospel? Sadly, the Gospel today is no longer GOOD NEWS. In many ways, the “good news” being preached today is really BAD NEWS. Many ministers today are preaching an angry, violent, and judgmental God where GOOD NEWS has lost it’s meaning. The gospel of grace has turned into a gospel of performance. The God of peace has turned into a God of violence and hatred. And the God of unconditional love has turned into a God of “I love you IF…” This sermon will create a huge paradigm shift for many people. Some will get upset, while others will be liberated. Please listen to the entire message (6 parts) in order to get the full context of what Joshua is saying. Here are the things that will be covered in the message: -What is not the Gospel -A challenge to penal substitutionary theory -What (or Who) is the Gospel? -Adoption -Identification -Who is born again? -Why did Jesus come and die? -Jesus is greater than Adam -”Receiving” Christ -Saved by whose faith? -Biblical repentance -Why preach the Gospel?

What is the REAL GOSPEL? – Jesus is Greater than Adam Sermon Jam

joshua — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:17:07 +0000

Will the REAL GOSPEL (GOOD NEWS) please stand up!

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