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GtrsRGr8 · 08-25-2015, 11:12 PM

Well, fairly new anyway, with the Kindle mobi, at least, being published in February of this year.

In the sixteenth century, theologian and reformer John Calvin taught that Christ's death to atone for sin was not for all people, but only for the "elect" (people chosen by God to be saved). That view is sometimes expressed as "limited atonement." In this book, three highly qualified scholars present three different positions on the scope of the Atonement.

This is an important matter. Calvin's teaching on the Atonement is a key element in his very logically laid out system. Without it, it would be difficult to sustain the whole system.

Many denominations embrace and teach Calvinism, to one extent or another (two of the scholars in the book do). Those that quickly come to mind are the Presbyterian, Methodist, most Baptist, and Congregational Churches. A couple that don't are the Pentecostal Church and Christian Church/Churches of Christ.

Perspectives on the Extent of the Atonement: 3 Views. By John Hammett; Grant Osborne, Carl Trueman. Newness of the book makes it hard to find enough ratings at any one place--I'll give from three places: 5 at Christianbook, but from only 1 review; 4.4 stars, but from only 7 reviews at Amazon; 4.62, from 8 reviews, at GoodReads. List price (Amazon) $24.99; regular digital price $9.59 (EReaderIQ); Christianbook price now $0.99. B&H Academic, publisher, 256 pages. http://www.christianbook.com/perspec...1EB?event=EBRN.

It's also 99 cents at Amazon.

Book Description
Perspectives on the Extent of the Atonement presents a point-counterpoint exchange concerning God's 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 Christ's atoning work secured the redemption of his elect alone. While infinite in value, Christ's death was intended for and applied strictly to those whom the Father had elected unconditionally in eternity past.

John Hammett (Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) argues that Christ's atoning work had multiple intentions. Of these intentions two rise to the fore: (1) the intention to accomplish atonement for God's elect and (2) the intention to provide atonement for all mankind.

Grant Osborne (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) argues that Christ's atoning work provided atonement generally for all mankind. The application of that atoning work is conditioned, however, on each person's willingness to receive it.

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GtrsRGr8 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,334 Karma: 27815322 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Southeastern U.S., ya'll Device: Kindle; Kindle (10.1.1) for PC; Kindle Cloud Reader	New Volume in the Perspectives Series. Marked Down to 99 Cents at Christianbook. Well, fairly new anyway, with the Kindle mobi, at least, being published in February of this year. In the sixteenth century, theologian and reformer John Calvin taught that Christ's death to atone for sin was not for all people, but only for the "elect" (people chosen by God to be saved). That view is sometimes expressed as "limited atonement." In this book, three highly qualified scholars present three different positions on the scope of the Atonement. This is an important matter. Calvin's teaching on the Atonement is a key element in his very logically laid out system. Without it, it would be difficult to sustain the whole system. Many denominations embrace and teach Calvinism, to one extent or another (two of the scholars in the book do). Those that quickly come to mind are the Presbyterian, Methodist, most Baptist, and Congregational Churches. A couple that don't are the Pentecostal Church and Christian Church/Churches of Christ. Perspectives on the Extent of the Atonement: 3 Views. By John Hammett; Grant Osborne, Carl Trueman. Newness of the book makes it hard to find enough ratings at any one place--I'll give from three places: 5 at Christianbook, but from only 1 review; 4.4 stars, but from only 7 reviews at Amazon; 4.62, from 8 reviews, at GoodReads. List price (Amazon) $24.99; regular digital price $9.59 (EReaderIQ); Christianbook price now $0.99. B&H Academic, publisher, 256 pages. http://www.christianbook.com/perspec...1EB?event=EBRN. It's also 99 cents at Amazon. Book Description Perspectives on the Extent of the Atonement presents a point-counterpoint exchange concerning God's 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 Christ's atoning work secured the redemption of his elect alone. While infinite in value, Christ's death was intended for and applied strictly to those whom the Father had elected unconditionally in eternity past. John Hammett (Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) argues that Christ's atoning work had multiple intentions. Of these intentions two rise to the fore: (1) the intention to accomplish atonement for God's elect and (2) the intention to provide atonement for all mankind. Grant Osborne (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) argues that Christ's atoning work provided atonement generally for all mankind. The application of that atoning work is conditioned, however, on each person's willingness to receive it. Last edited by GtrsRGr8; 08-25-2015 at 11:47 PM.