PARABLEMAN
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact

Parableman

Some say I speak in parables. The reality is far more complex. Within these walls you may find musings on philosophy, theology, science fiction, fantasy, and anything else that catches my interest (without parables -- I'm a much more competent straight-talker than storyteller).
Notify Me

Limited Atonement discussion

10/10/2002

0 Comments

 
Reformed thought affirms the idea that Christ’s sacrifice on the cross covers only the elect, only those God has predestined to be saved without regard to anything they deserve. Arminians question much of the Reformed picture, but limited atonement comes under fire even by middle-of-the-road people. One way Calvinists often put the doctrine is misleading, and they often have to give what seems to me to be a strange reinterpretation of very straightforward passages about God’s love for the world or for everyone or about Christ’s death for all or for the whole world. However, I don’t think you have to give up the doctrine of limited atonement to affirm these passages the way that seems most obvious. These reflections below explain why I think that. They were written in a context of an online debate, and I’ve included some of the statement that I’m responding to.

Read More
0 Comments

    Author

    Jeremy Pierce is a philosophy professor, Uber/Lyft driver, and father of five.

    Archives

    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    July 2018
    January 2018
    March 2017
    January 2017
    July 2015
    June 2015
    April 2015
    October 2014
    August 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    February 2014
    December 2013
    August 2013
    January 2012
    November 2011
    September 2011
    April 2011
    February 2005
    October 2004
    September 2004
    August 2004
    June 2004
    May 2004
    April 2004
    March 2004
    February 2004
    January 2004
    March 2003
    February 2003
    November 2002
    October 2002

    Categories

    All
    Apologetics
    Bible
    Biblical Studies
    Comics/superheroes
    Disability
    Epistemology
    Ethics
    Fantasy
    Language
    Law
    Metaphysics
    Philosophy Of Language
    Philosophy Of Religion
    Politics
    Race
    Science Fiction
    Social Philosophy
    Teaching
    Theology
    Translation

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact