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1 | Is Limited Atonement Bibical? | NT general Archive 1 | John Reformed | 34802 | ||
Dear Benjamin, I believe the problem most christians have with Limited Atonement is caused by confusion over the term itself. Pehaps that is why there are so many different names for this doctrine, Particular Redemption, General Atonement, Definite Atonement and probably some others I am not aware of. Maybe we can blame the fellow who originated the acrostic TULIP! I would appreciate it if you would take a critical look at what I have posted thus far regarding this topic, and let me know if I'm missing something (My marbles maybe?). God Bless, John |
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2 | Is Limited Atonement Bibical? | NT general Archive 1 | benjamite | 34820 | ||
Dear John, I admit, I have not read all the postings yet, but I assure you, I am not confused by the term. To quote James White, (in his defense of Calvinism, "The Potter's Freedom"), Limited Atonement says that, "The intention of Christ in His cross-work was to save His people specifically. Therefore, Christ's sacrifice is perfect and complete, for it actually accomplishes perfect redemption." I strongly disagree with the premise. Christ did die for, and was good enough to save, everybody - the world. 1 John 2:2 "propitiation for the sins of the whole world" Romans 5:6 "Christ died for the ungodly (all of them)." Romans 5:8 may personalize this, but 5:6 says for "the ungodly" without qualification. John 3:16 "God so loved the world, that whosoever..." Hebrews 2:9 "He might taste death for everyone" 2 Peter 2:1 speaks of false prophets, "denying the Master who bought them" In Him, Benjamite |
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3 | Is Limited Atonement Bibical? | NT general Archive 1 | John Reformed | 34869 | ||
Dear Ben, I have no problem with any of the sciptures you quoted, because the Reformed have always said that Christ's Sacrifice on the cross was sufficent to save each and every person who ever existed or who will ever exist. However only those who trust in Christ will have their sins atoned for as a result of His shed blood. That is the reason that the doctrine calls the atonement limited. It is limited by the number of people whom God has elected unto salvation. Those who argue against Limited Atonement are really arguing against Unconditional Election, Which is another doctrine I would be happy to discuss if someone brought it up. God Bless Benjamite, John |
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