Did Christ Only Die for the Elect? A Case for Universal Atonement
Introduction: The Calvinist Claim Limited Atonement (Particular Redemption) asserts that Jesus’ death efficiently secured salvation only for the elect, not all humanity. James White claims in The Potter’s Freedom: “If Christ died for all, then all would be saved” (p. 214).Calvinists argue restricting atonement preserves God’s sovereignty and the efficacy of Christ’s sacrifice. But does Scripture confine redemption to…