Read My Lips: Tom Wright Does Believe in Penal Substitutionary Atonement
For years, critics have accused NT (Tom) Wright of denying penal substitutionary atonement (PSA). From online forums to American pulpits, the charge has been repeated so often it risks becoming “received wisdom.”
Take this comment from a Logos community board back in 2019:
“Please stop pushing N. T. Wright. Wright has gone off the rails and is no longer orthodox. His views on Paul and penal substitution are absolute heresy.”
Strong words. But are they true? (Register to read the rest of the article)
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