Hello CMF,
Check out this visual addendum offering further thoughts on the death of Jesus. Why did Jesus die on the cross? Listen as a I share different views of the atonement, and then what view I believe best captures the work of Christ on the cross.
"The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work." 1 John 3:8b
For more on the Christus Victor view, you might enjoy this article by Greg Boyd.
Also, here is a good book on the different views of atonement.
Blessings,
Pastor David