The crux of Easter - relief from guilt and shame

John Dickson explains how it's possible

Tue 30 Mar 2021

Dr John Dickson (historian and theologian) explains how the crucifixion of Jesus Christ can take away our guilt and shame. He also answers common questions such as:

Why is a blood sacrifice necessary for forgiveness?
Can I be assured that my sins are forgiven?
Doesn't free forgiveness take away my motivation to try?
How can we know that Jesus really existed and was crucified?
Do I need my venial sins paid for in the afterlife?
Why don't we still sacrifice animals for sins today?

Carmel was religious growing up, but as a perfectionist felt she always fell short of God's standards. Finding out about Jesus' crucifixion changed her life and gave her the peace she'd been looking for (interview starts 11m 41s).

Here is a short (6 minute) video of John Dickson in Jerusalem explaining Jesus death from a Jewish cultural perspective. You might want to watch this video first.

Bible reference(s):

Luke 23:32-43

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John Dickson

John’s story is eclectic. Starting out as a professional singer-songwriter, he works as an author, speaker, historian, and media presenter. He has published over 20 books, two of which became television documentaries. John has held a variety of teaching and research positions, including in the Ancient History Department at Macquarie University, the Jewish and Biblical Studies Department at Sydney University and the Faculty of Classics at the University of Oxford. He anchors the…

The crux of Easter - relief from guilt and shame

John Dickson explains how it's possible

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