Preaching and the Atonement
JEREMY TREAT
Jeremy Treat, pastor of Reality LA and a CPT Fellow, joins the podcast to discuss his most recent book The Atonement: An Introduction as well as his role in the upcoming CPT Conference on preaching. He discusses his contribution to atonement theology, which focuses on how the cross fits into the story of the kingdom and how the notion of theories of the atonement can detract from the multi-dimensional nature of Christ's work on the cross. He also explains how a rich theology of the atonement fuels the weekly work of shepherding through proclamation. Listen now for answers to such questions as: Who has been most influential in his understanding of the atonement? How does atonement theology transform preaching? What is the role of preaching in the church? How can one preach effectively in diverse settings? Where does atonement fit in the gospel? And much more!
Jeremy Treat is the Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Reality LA, an adjunct professor of theology at Biola University, and a member of the St. John Fellowship of the Center for Pastor Theologians. He is a frequent contributor to The Gospel Coalition and the author of numerous books including, The Crucified King: Atonement and Kingdom in Biblical and Systematic Theology (Zondervan, 2014), Seek First: How the Kingdom of God Changes Everything (Zondervan, 2019), and most recently The Atonement: An Introduction (Crossway, 2023).
