First, the total depravity of man Second, the unconditional election of God
God’s three choices in regards to the salvation of man: #1: God could have saved everyone #2: God could have saved no one #3: God could have saved some
The New Testament is clear about God sovereignly choosing individuals to salvation: #1: Paul was very clear about it #2: Luke was very clear about it #3: Jesus was very clear about it
Third, the limited atonement of Christ
Two opposing views of the atonement:
Unlimited atonement
Christ died and paid for the sins of all men without exception in order to make every person’s salvation possible, but His death did not make certain or guarantee any particular person’s salvation
Limited atonement
Christ died and paid for the sins of the elect only with the expressed purpose of His death making certain and securing the elect’s salvation
In the limited atonement view:
Christ’s death is sufficient for all but efficient for the elect
The atonement from different perspectives:
#1: Church history Augustine, John Calvin, London Confession of 1644, Article 17, Westminster Confession of 1646, chapter 8, article 5, Helvetic Confession of 1675, Charles Spurgeon 1800
#2: Theological consistency A. Christ’s representation B. Christ’s redemption C. Christ’s imputation D. Christ’s frustration
#3: Biblical testimony Christ’s purpose and intention in coming Christ’s reconciliation of believers to God Christ’s death for believers alone
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Al is the senior pastor of Springs Bible Church in the eastern Colorado Springs area. He has four children and has been married to his wife, Paula, for over thirty-six years. His passions in ministry are expositing the Scriptures, shepherding Gods flock, and training men for...
