Problems with Arminian Universal Redemption The Arminian view is by far the most popular of the four views of the atonement in the Christian church today. However, serious objections must be lodged against Arminian universal redemption, among which are these: It slanders God’s attributes, such as his love. Arminianism presents a love that actually...
Atonement
ARE YOU SURE YOU LIKE SPURGEON?
ARE YOU SURE YOU LIKE SPURGEON? “The doctrine of justification itself, as preached by an Arminian, is nothing but the doctrine of salvation by works…” — C.H. Spurgeon Praised by many evangelicals as a great preacher, Charles H. Spurgeon is considered a successful and “safe” example of a “non-theological” ministry. His works are recommended...
DEFINITE REDEMPTION
JESUS CHRIST DIED FOR GOD’S ELECT From Concise Theology by J. I. Packer I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. 15As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. John 10:14-15 Definite redemption, sometimes called “particular...
The Old, Old Story
March 30th, 1862 by C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892) “In due time Christ died for the ungodly.”—Romans 5:6. There is a doctor of divinity here to-night who listened to me some years ago. He has been back to his own dwelling-place in America, and he has come here again. I could not help fancying, as...
The Wrath of God in Relation to the Atonement
If we are wrong in our doctrine of God, we are wrong all along the line. We shall be in error in every doctrine of the Faith if we hold an erroneous doctrine of God. So our doctrine of God will relate powerfully to our doctrine of the Atonement. If, for example, we do...
Particular Redemption
Delivered on Sabbath Morning, February 28, 1858 by the REV. C. H. Spurgeon at the Music Hall, Royal Surrey Gardens. “Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many.”—Matthew 20:28. WHEN first it was my duty to occupy this pulpit,...
Justification and the Extent of the Atonement
Justification and the Extent of the Atonement by Charles Spurgeon Taken from Morning By Morning, September 25 “Just, and the justifier of him which believeth.” Romans 3:26 >Being justified by faith, we have peace with God. Conscience accuses no longer. Judgment now decides for the sinner instead of against him. Memory looks back upon...
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