Limited Atonement vs The BIble

An Introduction

🏛️ The Calvinist Claim:
Christ died only for the elect. His atonement was limited in scope, designed to save only those predestined to believe.

🔍 The Biblical Rebuttal:
The Bible affirms the universal offer of salvation and proclaims that Christ died for the whole world.

⚖️ Biblical Truth: The Cross Is Sufficient for All, Effective for Believers

1. **Scripture Speaks of a Universal Atonement** 
John 3:16; 1 John 2:2; 1 Timothy 2:6

2. **Even the Lost Were Bought** 
2 Peter 2:1

3. **God’s Heart Is for All to Repent** 
Ezekiel 18:23

4. **Application of Atonement Is by Faith** 
Romans 3:25

🌺 Limited Atonement – A Biblical Critique

🏛️ The Calvinist Claim:

Christ died only for the elect. His atonement was limited in scope, designed to save only those predestined to believe.

🔍 The Biblical Rebuttal:

The Bible affirms the universal offer of salvation and proclaims that Christ died for the whole world, not just a select few.

⚖️ Biblical Truth: The Cross Is Sufficient for All, Effective for Believers

  1. Scripture Speaks of a Universal Atonement

  • John 3:16 – “God so loved the world…”

  • 1 John 2:2 – “He is the propitiation… for the sins of the whole world.”

  • 1 Timothy 2:6 – “Who gave Himself as a ransom for all…”

  1. Even the Lost Were Bought

  • 2 Peter 2:1 – False teachers “denied the Master who bought them…”
    The atonement was made for them, though they rejected it.

  1. God’s Heart Is for All to Repent

  • Ezekiel 18:23 – “Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? … Rather, turn and live.”

  1. Application of Atonement Is by Faith
    The cross covers all, but is applied only to those who believe (Romans 3:25).

🔚 Conclusion:

The atonement is not limited in its provision—only in its acceptance. Christ died for all, and salvation is available to all who believe.

  

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