Preaching the Atonement

This course is for those who, during this period of Lent, have to preach, teach or explain why
Jesus had to die. Redemption, sacrifice, judgement, atonement, satisfaction, wrath, righteousness, justification, reconciliation; these are some of the technical words used to describe ‘what God was doing on the cross.’ We shall first wrestle with the ‘what’ and the ‘why’ of these theological ideas before turning to the question of ‘how’ we can preach or present the ‘message of the cross’ in a way which is profound, intelligible and inspiring.
Non-preachers, house group leaders and church members will find much here to enhance their own theological and spiritual pilgrimage through Lent.

Tom was formerly President of the Methodist Church and Chair of the District, a one time canon of Salisbury Cathedral and is a visiting scholar at Sarum College. He is author of several books, the latest on the atonement titled The Wrath of God Satisfied.

Lunches are included but we ask you to cover the cost of bed and breakfast and suppers yourself if you wish to be residential.