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How Can Christ’s Short Suffering Pay for Eternal Punishment?

In this profound theological answer, Pastor Mike explains how Jesus’ suffering on the cross—though limited in time—was sufficient to pay for eternal punishment. The key, he explains, is who suffered. Jesus was not merely a man, but the eternal Son of God, the One in whom the fullness of deity dwells bodily. Pastor Mike uses everyday illustrations to show how the value of a life determines the weight of a punishment, then applies that truth to the infinite worth of Christ. Because the Eternal One bore the punishment, His sacrifice was fully sufficient to satisfy God’s justice for eternity.

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About Ask Pastor Mike Live

Focal Point is the Bible teaching ministry of author and pastor Mike Fabarez. Focal Point explores and proclaims the depths of Scripture on its daily radio broadcast and is dedicated to clearly explaining the truth of God’s Word.

About Pastor Mike Fabarez

Mike Fabarez is the founding pastor of Compass Bible Church in South Orange County, California and has been in pastoral ministry for more than 30 years. He is committed to clearly communicating God’s word verse-by-verse and encourages his listeners to apply what they have learned to their daily lives.

Pastor Mike is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Talbot School of Theology (M.A.) and Westminster Theological Seminary in California (D.Min.).

Mike is heard on hundreds of radio programs across the country on the Focal Point radio program and has authored several books, including Raising Men Not Boys, Lifelines for Tough Times, Preaching That Changes Lives, Getting It Right, Praying for Sunday, and Why the Bible?

Mike and his wife, Carlynn, reside in Laguna Hills, California and they have three children, Matthew, John and Stephanie.

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