So far we have studied two ideas put forth by John Calvin and followed by much of the religious world today: Total Hereditary Depravity (Original Sin) and Unconditional Election or Predestination. We now consider “Limited Atonement”, the idea that Christ only died for the elect, those predestined for salvation and not for the rest of the world. What does the Bible say? (all emphasis mine, MDJ)
- The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. John 1:7
- And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent… Acts 17:30
- Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. Romans 5:18
- For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:3-4
- For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men… Titus 2:11
- The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9
- For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. 2 Corinthians 5:14-15
Did Christ die for the elect only? No. Christ died for all men. If only all men would come unto Him…
Until next time, let me encourage you to search the scriptures daily, whether these things are so. Acts 17:11
Copyright 2009 Mance J. Davis Jr.
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We now consider “Limited Atonement”, the idea that Christ only died for the elect, those predestined for salvation and not for the rest of the world…..