Atonement ...further remarks

Here are a couple of things I've been reminded about in looking at the different theories of the atonement recently. I've called them 'things to keep in mind'.

Substitutionary Penal Atonement
In talking about the Father’s wrath on the Son it is important not to draw too firm a line between them. God takes sin on himself and suffers his own judgement in the person of Jesus. Ultimately God satisfies himself.

Christus Victor
It is important to remember that in talking about the triumph of Jesus over the powers of evil, that this is not a military triumph, a triumph of violence over violence, but a triumph of love. This kind of love is something that evil cannot understand… thus the powers are ‘disarmed’.