Friday, January 30, 2009

limited atonement

The sacrifice of Christ on the cross was for the purpose of saving the elect.

I think I have problem with this calvin TULIP. On this week study of 'day of atonement' in leviticus 16, i have come to this conclusion.

The High priest did atonement for all in the camp. So when Christ did the high priest job for us, it was for all. Both elect and non-elect are in it.

The argument that sacrifice for non-elect is going waste is a good one. But i don't think it is a important one. As Dr. Swindoll refers 2 peter 2:1 for it, I also think reading from scripture is more important than any logic we can apply.

Why is this that important. Because work of Christ as High Priest is a complete work.

As much as we can, we must talk and think very high of His work. not any less. We should have a very high view of His work on cross. Remember the principle- We should have a very high view of God.

All other 4 have a high view of God and His work. This does not.

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