What is suffering? That is the question that many of us struggle to answer daily. Kenneth R. Overberg identifies 3 important points about Jesus and suffering. 1: Jesus resisted and eliminated suffering- Jesus lived as we all do. He experienced suffering in the same human way that we do today. Jesus did not like the experience and would not want us to go through it as well. 2: Jesus rejected suffering as punishment for sin- As we suffer, God suffers. God does not send evil upon his people. Jesus spoke about how God could draw closer to those who were suffering, but was not causing them the pain. 3: Jesus trusted a compassionate, present God- Jesus was suffering through the most human of pains, both physically and emotionally. Yet, he still had faith in his Father. Jesus wants us to have faith in God that he will forgive us.
Theology of Atonement portrays an all powerful God who is always wanting more from us. Our sins can never be repaid. The Theology of Incarnation is God giving us life and love. God sent Jesus so that even through our sins, we can find reconciliation. Jesus was sent in human form to show God's love and forgiveness. I like this portrayal more because is is less overbearing and scary.
Terrific way of expressing those things in your post. Clear cut meanings.
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