{{summary | text=The Penal-Substitution Theory of the #REDIRECT [[atonement]] maintains that [[Christ]] died on the cross as a substitute for [[sinner]]s. [[God]] imputed the guilt of our [[sin]]s to Christ, and he, in our place, bore the punishment that we deserve. This was a full payment for sins, which satisfied both the wrath and the righteousness of God, so that He could [[forgive]] sinners without compromising His own [[holy]] standard.}}{{overview}}{{opinions}}* [[Penal substitution (R.H.)]]]{{quotes}}{{links}}* [http://www.theopedia.com/Penal_substitution_theory_of_the_atonement Theopedia - Pensal substitutionary theory of the atonement]{{returnto}} [[AtonementSubstitutionary Theory]]