Limited Atonement

Northwest Bible Church – Nov. 27, 2011 – Worship Service – Alan Conner

Limited Atonement

For Whom Did Christ Die?

Intro

A.  THE MEANING OF “LIMITED ATONEMENT”.

Christ’s atonement on the cross was designed to save only the elect.  He actually died to save His chosen people from their sins.  As their Substitute, He bore their sins and suffered the penalty they deserved and thus guaranteed their salvation.

B. UNDERSTANDING THE PHRASE, “LIMITED ATONEMENT.”

1) everyone _____________ the atonement.

2) Both views ____________ the exact same number of sinners.

3) Better is “Particular Redemption,” or “Definite Atonement.”

C. WHAT IS THE INTENT OF CHRIST’S ATONEMENT?   (purpose)

1)  Did Christ’s death on the cross actually save sinners or did it just make salvation possible?   Mt. 1:21; 1 Tim. 1:15; Rev. 5:9; Jn. 1:29; Heb. 9:12; Gal. 3:13; 1 Jn. 4:10; Rom. 5:10.

2) Christ died as a Substitute for His people.  Isa. 53:5-6; 1 Pet. 2:24.

3) Owen’s Dilemma:  Christ bore the wrath of God and paid the penalty for:

1. Some of the sins of all men

2. All the sins of all men.

3. All the sins of some men.

The                 of the atonement determines the                    of the atonement.

D. WHAT IS THE EXTENT OF CHRIST’S ATONEMENT?   (number)

1) Limited expressions: Isa. 53:8, 11-12; Mt. 1:21; 20:28; Lk. 1:68; Jn. 10:11; Acts 20:28; Eph. 5:25; Heb. 9:28; 2:17; Rev. 5:9.

2) Unlimited expressions: 1 Tim. 2:6; 4:10; 1 Jn. 2:2; 4:14.

E. MORE SUPPORT FOR LIMITED ATONEMENT.

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Application