The Divine Descent: Why Jesus Had to Die and What It Means for Humanity - Ep 35

In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr C Baxter Kruger and Jason Clark explore the question Why did Jesus have to die? through the lens of early Christian theology. Rather than adhering to the common view of a wrathful God requiring sacrifice, Baxter presents Jesus' death as a radical act of love, where God, in Christ, descends into the mess of human existence. Referencing key early church figures like Irenaeus and Athanasius, Baxter shares a vision of salvation that focuses on the transformative power of the incarnation and the eternal dream of the Father, Son and Spirit for us to be included into their love, life and relationship.