I looked for all of the verses in the Bible that say the innocent are "PUNISHED" for the sins of the wicked.
The verses must contain at least one of these words, "PUNISH, PUNISHED, PUNISHING, PUNISHMENT and PUNISHER."
I think I have found them. I have listed them below.
I think I have found them. I have listed them below.
List...
Do you have any to add to the list above?
Did you know that there is not one single verse in the entire Bible that says, "Jesus paid our penalty for sin" or "Jesus paid the debt for sin?" The reason those phrases are not in the Bible is because they are not accurate expressions for the atonement of Christ.
The death of Christ was a Sacrifice for Sin and not a payment for sin. Do not be confused, there is a major difference, and that is why the Bible states the truth differently.
Punish or punishment has to do with being penalized for doing wrong.
The question is not, "Do innocent people suffer for the sins of the wicked." That is obvious. Take for example; a drunk runs over and cripples a child. The child is not guilty and the parents are not guilty, but they all suffer because of the drunks deed.
The question is, does the Bible ever use punish, punished, punishing punishment and punisher in reference to an innocent person being punished for the sins of the wicked?
Punish or punishment has to do with being penalized for doing wrong.
The question is not, "Do innocent people suffer for the sins of the wicked." That is obvious. Take for example; a drunk runs over and cripples a child. The child is not guilty and the parents are not guilty, but they all suffer because of the drunks deed.
The question is, does the Bible ever use punish, punished, punishing punishment and punisher in reference to an innocent person being punished for the sins of the wicked?
It is true that we are bought with a price (1 Co. 6:20 and 7:23).
It is true that we are redeemed and ransomed (Mt. 20:28 and 1 Tm. 2:6).
What the Bible does not say is, "paid a debt" or "paid a penalty."
I certainly believe Jesus suffered, died and rose again physically for my salvation.
It is just interesting how people make the leap from Biblical truth to un-Biblical terminology, which carries un-Biblical meaning.
SONGS
There are lots of really good songs that use this kind of terminology.
For instance:
Jesus Paid It All.
However, most of the time a change can be made to make it more Biblical.
For instance:
Jesus Gave His All,
All to Him I Owe.
Sin Had Left A Crimson Stain,
He Washed It White As Snow.
Most people don't even realize the implications of the terminology, and they simply think "Atonement" when they hear or use the phrases.
If most Christians knew the meaning of "Penal Atonement" they would not use the terminology.
It becomes an issue when accurate and specific truth concerning "Faith" is in question.
