The Great Doctrine of Salvation Pt. 2
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Our study tonight brings us to the atonement of Christ. The word “atonement” can best be described as “payment.”
Scripturally the word refers to Christ’s sacrifice on the cross by which He, literally, became the “payment” for our sins.
Question: For whom did He die on the cross? Did He die for all or only some? Was the atonement limited or unlimited? These are the questions we will seek to answer tonight. First we will discuss..
Unlimited Atonement
Unlimited Atonement
Christ died for the whole world
He tasted death for every person, paying their debt.
Thus, He mad possible for everyone, everywhere, to be saved
29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
However, what if the atonement was...
Limited Atonement
Limited Atonement
This is the view held by the “Hyper Calvinist” and teaches that Christ died ONLY for those elected to salvation.
His atonement was for them alone.
We reject this view based on the clear teaching of Scripture that Jesus was the payment for everyone’s sin.
Proper View of Atonement
Proper View of Atonement
Christ died for all, even those who have not or will not trust Him
Christ died so that they whole world might be saved
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
God, in Christ, reconciled the whole world to Himself 2 Cor. 5:19
19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
So we conclude...
To Whom is the Offer of Salvation Made?
To Whom is the Offer of Salvation Made?
God’s offer of salvtaion is clearly made to the WHOLE WORLD as seen in Christs unlimited atonement
John 3:16–17 “16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
Matthew 11:28–30 “28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Romans 10:10–13 “10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Revelation 22:17 “17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.”
Notice God’s command for all men to repent
Acts 17:30 “30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:”
Why would God command ALL men to do what ONLY the elect may do?
God’s character demands a universal offer of salvation.
2 Peter 3:9 “9 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.”
He is also not a respecter of persons, He doesn’t play favorites
Deuteronomy 1:17 “17 Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God's: and the cause that is too hard for you, bring it unto me, and I will hear it.”
Acts 10:34 “34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:”
Romans 2:11 “11 For there is no respect of persons with God.”
These basic biblical truths alone stand as proof that the atoning sacrifice of Christ was for everyone. Whether or not they believe, is up to them.
