The Forsakenness of Jesus

In this episode, Joseph Randall, Pastor of Olney Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA, joins with Nick and DB to discuss the all important questions about what happened to Jesus on the cross when he cried, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me?" Joseph walks through the importance of rightly understanding the doctrine of Christ's forsakenness, its biblical basis, theological implications, and pastoral significance, with insights. 

Themes

• The biblical basis of Christ's forsakenness
• The theological significance of Jesus' suffering on the cross
• Pastoral implications of Christ's objective forsakenness
• The relationship between divine wrath and the atonement
• The inseparable operations of the Trinity in salvation

Related Resources

Joseph Randall, "'American Gospel' Got it Right" (Reformation21)

"Forsaken, or Felt Forsaken?" (Reformation21)

John Murray Redemption Accomplished and Applied

Wilhelmus A'Brakel The Christian's Reasonable Service (vol. 2)

Francis Turretin Institutes of Elenctic Theology