This work explores the question of the extent of the atonement with special regard to: biblical material, doctrinal development and divergence in thought, and popular criticisms and pragmatic concerns. For the sake of ecclesial unity, I... more
This work explores the question of the extent of the atonement with special regard to: biblical material, doctrinal development and divergence in thought, and popular criticisms and pragmatic concerns. For the sake of ecclesial unity, I propose that there may be benefits of subscribing to more antiquated — and unabashedly rudimentary — grammars concerning the extent of the atonement; the Lombardian formula of 'sufficientia pro omnibus, efficientia pro electis' is an excellent example of such a grammar. The underlying goal is to remain faithful to the orthodox biblical and ecclesial witnesses, while offering a pragmatic approach to (at least a limited) ecclesial accord in understanding the extent of the atonement.
