What does ‘limited’ mean? The sins that Christ atoned for are actually and fully atoned for and those people are actually and fully saved.
1. Objections to Limited Atonement
. It’s not fair!! Christ died for all – 2 Peter 3:9, 1 John 2:2, John 11:51, 17:9, 12:19
. “The fact that man has rendered himself spiritually unable because of sin does not for a
. moment absolve him from his responsibility to obey moral precepts, believe in Jesus Christ
. and repent of sin.”
2. Why did Christ come to earth?
. To accomplish the work of the Father – John 4:34, 6:40, 1 Timothy 1:15
. To save sinners
3. Who Did Christ Die For When Accomplished The Father’s Work?
. His own sheep – John 10:3-4, 16, 26-28
. The Church – Ephesians 5:25, 1:3-5, Acts 13:48, 18:10
. His People – Matthew 1:21, Galatians 3:9, 2:29
. A definite amount of people, a definite amount of wrath, a definite amount of atonement
4. What Are Man’s Responsibilities in Salvation?
. We have a responsibility to repent when we hear the gospel – 2 Timothy 2:25, Matthew 4:17
. We have a responsibility to share the Gospel with everyone – Romans 10:13
5. Are There Benefits of the Atonement Towards the Unsaved?
. Common Grace – Psalm 145:9
. Delayed Judgment – 2 Peter 3:9
. The universal call of salvation – Matthew 11:29, Luke 17:10
6. What Happens When We Do Not Hold To A Limited Atonement?
. Christ’s death only made salvation possible, not definite
. There are people in hell who had their sins forgiven
. God is an untrustworthy moral monster
. If Christ died for the sins of the whole world, there is no hell
. You may not have a biblical understanding of mankind (total depravity)