The puritan John Owen offered three understandings of the extent of Christ’s atonement. Firstly that he died for all of the sin for all of the people. Second that he died for some of the sin of all of the people; or thirdly that Christ died for all of the sin for some of the people! 

In this opening episode of our new series ‘Take Another Look’, Pete and the Curious team encourage us to look at understandings that we may have assumed have always been understood in one particular way, and ask the question could it mean something very different? This week the team look at the extent of Christ’s atonement, pondering the question, was the intent of God in the death of his Son, to fully redeem all people without exception, from all sin without exception, for all time? And if so, what sin would therefore serve to eliminate anyone from eternal bliss with the Father? Tune in this week as the team agree and disagree over this vital question.

Further Reading

We’ve listed some views below for you to read and ponder…

TULIP and Reformed Theology: Limited Atonement - Ligonier.org

Defending Definite Atonement - BannerOfTruth.org

What we’re reading?

Authors various ― From Heaven He Came and Sought Her: Definite Atonement in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective (The Doctrines of Grace)

John Owen ― The Death of Death in The Death of Christ (this link offers an updated version of this timeless classic in modern English… enjoy)

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