Definite Substitutionary Atonement
Synonyms : particular redemption, definite redemption, actual atonement, intentional atonement, limited atonement v Limited Atonement (Definite Atonement) Introduced What Limited Atonement does not mean? The term limited atonement does not mean that the atonement laid by Jesus Christ is limited as to its greatness, its value and its benefits. That is, the meritorious value of the atonement is not limited. The inherent value (preciousness) of the blood of atonement of Christ is absolutely limitless. Limited atonement correctly recognizes that Christ’s death was of infinite value and lacking in nothing. In fact, it is of such value that, had God so willed, Christ’s death could have saved every member of the human race. Christ would not have had to suffer any more or do anything different to save every human who ever lived than He did in securing the salvation of the elect. What does Limited Atonement mean? The death of Christ is limited as to its purpose. We would rather speak of d