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If Christ Died for All, How Can Anyone Perish?

By Michael PenfoldMay 20, 2016Reformed Theologylimited atonement, universalism

David McAllister, a Bible teacher from Donegal, Ireland, takes up the topic of the vicarious death of Christ and asks “If Christ died for all, does that mean that everyone will be saved? And if not, why not?” The Scriptures teach that not everyone will be saved. The reason is that, in order to be […]

John Owen and Double Payment

By adminMarch 25, 2015Reformed Theologydouble payment, john owen, limited atonement

Authoring more than 80 books in his lifetime, John Owen the Puritan (1616-83) was arguably the mightiest Reformed theologian the world has ever seen. He applied his brilliant mind to the question “For whom did Christ die?” and concluded “the elect only”. He saw in scripture no provision made at the cross for the sins […]