In this episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki takes us deep into one of the most powerful and essential gospel truths: propitiation—the satisfaction of God’s wrath through the blood of Jesus Christ. Many Christians are unfamiliar with the word, or substitute it with softer terms, but understanding propitiation is vital to grasping the fullness of God’s justice and love in the gospel.

Why did Jesus have to suffer such a brutal death? Why couldn’t God simply forgive? This episode explores how the holy and righteous character of God demands perfect justice, and how, through Christ’s death, that justice is fully satisfied. Pastor Josh walks through Old Testament types like the mercy seat, the Day of Atonement, and prophetic passages like Isaiah 53, all pointing to the cross where God’s wrath and love meet in perfect harmony.

Listeners will be brought face-to-face with the weight of sin, the holiness of God, and the incredible provision made through Jesus—our substitute and mediator. The episode explains how propitiation is not only central to salvation but also foundational to assurance, peace with God, and eternal security.

If you’ve ever wrestled with guilt, questioned God’s justice, or longed for unshakable assurance, this episode is a must-listen. Discover why God’s wrath no longer hangs over the believer—and why, in Christ, you can rest in the true and lasting peace that only comes through His finished work.