Christus Victor theory of atonement
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The Christus Victor theory of atonement is a Christian theological view that portrays Jesus’ death and resurrection primarily as a cosmic victory over the powers of sin, death, and the devil, liberating humanity from their bondage.
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Target entity: Christus Victor theory of atonement Context triple: [Atonement, hasModel, Christus Victor theory of atonement]
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Christology
Christology is the branch of Christian theology that studies the person, nature, and work of Jesus Christ.
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Incarnation of Christ
The Incarnation of Christ is the Christian belief that the eternal Son of God assumed human nature in the person of Jesus Christ, who is both fully divine and fully human.
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Christian theology
Christian theology is the systematic study and interpretation of Christian beliefs about God, Jesus Christ, salvation, and the nature of reality as revealed in Scripture and tradition.
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Modalism
Modalism is a nontrinitarian Christian theological view that understands the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as different modes or manifestations of one divine person rather than as three distinct persons.
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Holy Tradition
Holy Tradition is the living transmission of the faith, worship, and teachings of the Church, preserved and handed down through generations as a primary source of authority alongside Scripture.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Christus Victor theory of atonement Target entity description: The Christus Victor theory of atonement is a Christian theological view that portrays Jesus’ death and resurrection primarily as a cosmic victory over the powers of sin, death, and the devil, liberating humanity from their bondage.
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A.
Christology
Christology is the branch of Christian theology that studies the person, nature, and work of Jesus Christ.
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B.
Incarnation of Christ
The Incarnation of Christ is the Christian belief that the eternal Son of God assumed human nature in the person of Jesus Christ, who is both fully divine and fully human.
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C.
Christian theology
Christian theology is the systematic study and interpretation of Christian beliefs about God, Jesus Christ, salvation, and the nature of reality as revealed in Scripture and tradition.
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D.
Modalism
Modalism is a nontrinitarian Christian theological view that understands the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as different modes or manifestations of one divine person rather than as three distinct persons.
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E.
Holy Tradition
Holy Tradition is the living transmission of the faith, worship, and teachings of the Church, preserved and handed down through generations as a primary source of authority alongside Scripture.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Christian theology concept
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atonement theory ⓘ theological doctrine ⓘ |
| associatedWork |
Christus Victor theory of atonement
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surface form:
Christus Victor (book)
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| category |
Christian soteriology
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Christology ⓘ |
| contrastsWith |
moral influence theory of atonement
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penal substitution theory of atonement ⓘ satisfaction theory of atonement ⓘ |
| coreClaim |
Christ defeats the powers of sin, death, and the devil
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Christ liberates humanity from spiritual bondage ⓘ the cross and resurrection are a single victory event ⓘ |
| datePopularized | 1931 ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
Christ’s victory over death
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Christ’s victory over sin ⓘ Christ’s victory over the devil ⓘ cosmic conflict between good and evil ⓘ liberation of humanity from bondage ⓘ |
| focusesOn | Jesus Christ ⓘ |
| historicalRoots |
early Christian church
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patristic theology ⓘ ransom motif in early Christianity ⓘ |
| influenced |
liberation theology
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modern atonement theology ⓘ some contemporary evangelical theologians ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Gregory of Nyssa
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Irenaeus of Lyons ⓘ Origen ⓘ
surface form:
Origen of Alexandria
early church fathers ⓘ |
| interpretsEvent |
crucifixion of Jesus
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resurrection of Jesus ⓘ |
| languageOfOrigin | Latin ⓘ |
| literalMeaning | Christ the Victor ⓘ |
| popularizedBy | Gustaf Aulén ⓘ |
| relatedConcept | ransom theory of atonement ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| scripturalBasis |
1 Corinthians 15:54–57
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Colossians 2:15 ⓘ Hebrews 2:14–15 ⓘ New Testament ⓘ |
| soteriologicalEmphasis |
deliverance
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liberation ⓘ victory ⓘ |
| understandsCrossAs | triumph rather than primarily legal transaction ⓘ |
| understandsResurrectionAs | public vindication of Christ’s victory ⓘ |
| viewOfDeath | tyrannical power ⓘ |
| viewOfDevil | hostile power defeated by Christ ⓘ |
| viewOfSin | enslaving power ⓘ |
| viewsAtonementAs |
cosmic victory
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divine conquest of hostile powers ⓘ |
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