How Does The Trinity Work if Jesus is God But Was Also Sent by God?
Dr. Easley explains the Trinity, why Christians worship one God in three persons, and why the doctrine matters deeply.
Q: My question is about the L in TULIP – limited Atonement. I have had trouble wrapping my mind around this and reconciling it with some of scripture. RC Sproul’s term definite atonement has helped me and I think it is probably a more accurate term. But would like to hear what Dr. E has to say about this doctrine and scripture to support it.
Christ died for sinners, not sin. Limited Atonement is a definite or particular redemption. We see this in John 10:15, Acts 20:28, Romans 8:32. The efficacy of Jesus blood and the sins it covers is only for the elect; It is limited in scope.
Unfamiliar with “TULIP”?
Total depravity
Unconditional election
Limited atonement
Irresistible grace
Persistence of the saints
Resources Mentioned:
Often used in support of limited atonement:
John 10:15, Acts 20:28, Romans 8:32
“The New Testament at face value declares that Christ died for all.”
Romans 5:6-8, 2 Corinthians 5:14, 2 Peter 2:1, 1 Timothy 1:15, *John Hannah’s Invitation to Church History
*We spoke to John Hannah about his two-volume set on church history for a previous episode on inContext. Find those episodes Here and Here.
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