The Extent of the Atonement
A Historical and Critical Review
Published on 1. November 2016
Book
Hardback
848 pages
978-1-4336-4392-7 (ISBN)
Description
The extent of Christ's atoning work on the cross is one of the most divisive issues in evangelical Christianity. In The Extent of the Atonement: A Historical and Critical Review , David L. Allen makes a biblical, historical, theological, and practical case for a universal atonement. Through a comprehensive historical survey, Allen contends that universal atonement has always been the majority view of Christians, and that even among Calvinist theologians there is a considerable range of views. Marshalling evidence from Scripture and history, and critiquing arguments for a limited atonement, Allen affirms that an unlimited atonement is the best understanding of Christ's saving work. He concludes by showing that an unlimited atonement provides the best foundation for evangelism, missions, and preaching.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Nashville
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 177 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4336-4392-7 (9781433643927)
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Person
David L. Allen es decano de la Escuela de Teologia, profesor de Predicacion y director del Centro para la Predicacion Biblica en el Seminario Teologico Bautista del Sudoeste de Fort Worth, Texas (EE.UU.). David Allen is dean of the School of Theology, professor of Preaching, and director of the Center of Biblical Preaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.
Content
Introduction Part One : The Extent of the Atonement in Church History 1. The Early and Medieval Era and the Extent of the Atonement 2. The Reformation Era and the Extent of the Atonement 3. The Post-Reformation Era and the Extent of the Atonement 4. The Modern Era and the Extent of the Atonement Part Two : The Extent of the Atonement in the Baptist Tradition 1. English General and Particular Baptists and the Extent of the Atonement 2. North American Baptists and the Extent of the Atonement 3. Southern Baptists and the Extent of the Atonement Part Three : The Extent of the Atonement: A Critical Review 1. A Critical Review of From Heaven He Came and Sought Her 2. Why Belief in Unlimited Atonement Matters