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Limited Atonement

Pastor Martin introduces the doctrine of Limited Atonement, building upon previous discussions of Total Depravity and Unconditional Election. He frames the sermon around the pivotal question, "For whom did Christ die?" and poses the core dilemma of whether Christ atoned for everyone's sins or only for the elect. The sermon sets the stage for a detailed exploration of this Reformed doctrine, acknowledging differing popular responses to the question.

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The Central Question: For Whom Did Christ Die?
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Booklet: For Whom Did Christ Die?

Driving home: That's a pivotal question, which stands at the heart of the teaching of limited atonement. Whose sins were covered through Christ's death?

Martin references a 100-page booklet titled 'For Whom Did Christ Die?' to underscore the pivotal nature of the question at the heart of limited atonement, illustrating that this is a well-debated theological point.

As we now center our attention on limited atonement, let's first of all begin by presenting various thoughts on this doctrine. In my study, I have a small booklet about 100 pages long. It's entitled, For Whom Did Christ Die? For whom did Christ die? That's a pivotal question, which stands at the heart of the teaching of limited atonement. Whose sins were covered through Christ's death?