The Extent of the Atonement

Reformed Thinking · Jul 26, 2025 · 38m · transcript

Deep Dive into Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson - The Extent of the AtonementThe resolution of atonement theories centers on two main questions: "For whom did Christ die?" and "For what did Christ atone?"Regarding the extent of Christ's death, two primary views contend. Particular Atonement, often embraced by Calvinists, argues that Christ died exclusively for the elect, thereby guaranteeing their salvation. They emphasize scriptures speaking of Christ dying "for his people" or "his sheep," and infer from his limited intercessory prayer in John 17:9 that his atoning sacrifice was…