Perspectives on the Extent of the Atonement: 3 Views Bucer University of Pennsylvania

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increasing numbers of conservative evangelicals are denying basic tenets of classical Christian teaching about God

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But that wasn't enough—not just words

Perspectives on the Extent of the Atonement: 3 Views Bucer University of PennsylvaniaPerspectives on the Extent of the Atonement presents a point counterpoint exchange concerning Gods intention in sending Christ to die on the cross. All three contributors recognize a substitutionary element in the atoning work of Christ, but disagree over the nature and objects of that substitution. Carl Trueman (Westminster Theological Seminary) argues that Christs atoning work secured the redemption of his elect alone. While infinite in value,