Calvinism and Arminianism · Intermediate
Limited Atonement: For Whom Did Christ Die?
Reformed theology teaches that Christ died to secure the salvation of the elect alone; we believe He died for all, that His payment is offered to all, and that it is applied to all who believe.
The lesson walks through the topic one card at a time. The full study is the complete written article, with its sources.
What you'll learn
1
State particular redemption as the Canons of Dort, the Westminster Confession, John Owen, and Spurgeon state it
2
Answer the strongest texts and arguments for it, including Owen's dilemma
3
Show from 1 John 2:2, 1 Timothy 2:4-6, Hebrews 2:9, and 2 Peter 2:1 that Christ died for all
4
Explain why a payment provided for all is applied only to those who believe
5
Tell anyone, truthfully and gladly, that Christ died for his sins
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