Very good insights. I have trouble seeing God as wrathful, but I know from reading the Old Testament that he is! I also understand that his wrath is due to the fact that, being a good God, he cannot accept sin and must punish it. The Satisfaction Theory does have some valid points, as you have noted, emphasizing justice and mercy. Justice says a sin must be paid for; mercy says God has sent his son to pay for it for us. Thank you, God! I agree with Felker-Jones that there needs to be more emphasis on Christ’s incarnation and resurrection in the whole story of salvation.
