Atonement | John Owen
Deep Dive into Atonement by John OwenThis text presents John Owen's theological refutation of universal redemption, specifically responding to Thomas More's defense of that doctrine. Owen argues for limited atonement, the belief that Christ died intentionally and effectively only for the elect, rather than for every individual. His critique focuses on More's logical fallacies, particularly the error of turning indefinite biblical expressions into universal claims.Owen first addresses the use of terms like "every man" or "all" in passages such as Hebrews 2:9 and 1 Timothy 2:6. He explains that…
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