Trinity Ministry Blog

The doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement (PSA) has been at the center of a recent theological controversy here in Ontario. Throughout church history, Christians have rightly understood this doctrine to be central to Christ’s cross-work. Since the 19th century, however, in conjunction with the rise of liberalism, this doctrine has periodically found itself in the theological crosshairs of liberal scholars and pastors. Consequently, over theRead more

It’s been 12 years since I first stepped foot on campus at Wilfrid Laurier University as a first year student. I remember it like it was yesterday…a new city, a new campus, new people, and in many ways a new way of life. As a Christian, one of the first things I looked for in my first semester of university was a church like TrinityRead more

Street evangelism is simply evangelism. This involves sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with lost sinners and inviting them to believe it. I frequently receive questions from Christians about street evangelism. Some are eager to learn. Some want to encourage me. Some push against street evangelism as being negative to the Christian witness. Some are disheartened by the discouragement they receive from other Christians, evenRead more

Jesus Christ died on the cross as a propitiation for our sins (1 John 2:2). He bore our sins in his body on the cross as our substitute (1 Peter 2:24). In doing so, he pacified the wrath of God on behalf of his people. This is known as the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement (PSA). This doctrine is the heart of the gospel, has beenRead more

My pastor, Jacob Reaume, has recently said that “penal substitutionary atonement is central to the Christian gospel” and that “to deny penal substitutionary atonement (PSA) is to deny the Gospel.” I wholeheartedly agree. Without Christ’s penal substitution, there remains no saving gospel. There was no other way for the penalty of our sins to be fully paid for than for Christ to die as theRead more

On the cross, Jesus Christ paid the penalty for sin, fully bearing and satisfying God’s wrath toward the sins of his people. He was punished in our place as our substitute. He is the propitiation for our sins. This biblical truth is known as penal substitutionary atonement and is central to the gospel message. Without the penal substitutionary atonement of our Lord Jesus Christ, thereRead more

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” – Matthew 28:18-20 Wherever YouRead more

Dear Youth, You’re being trained by the world to believe the false gospel of victimhood. The false gospel of victimhood tells you that your sin is because of someone else, you’re a victim, and you can leverage your “victim” status to get what you want. This is harmful. You may have been sinned against badly by others, but you’re still responsible for your sin. You’reRead more