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Discussion in 'Calvinism & Arminianism Debate' started by Iconoclast, Mar 8, 2018.

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  1. Iconoclast

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    A.W. Pink – 1 John 2:2 [from The Sovereignty of God] – The Confessing Baptist
     
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    The Atonement by Arthur W. Pink
    It is unspeakably sad that the atoning death of the Lord Jesus Christ-the most wonderful event that has ever happened or will happen-should have been made the occasion of contention and controversy. That it has been so, affords an awful example of human depravity. The more so, that throughout the centuries of this Christian era, some of the hottest theological battles have been waged over the vital truth of the Atonement.

    Speaking generally, only two views or interpretations of the Cross have received much favor among the professed people of God: the one which affirmed that the Atonement was effected to make certain the salvation of all who believe; the other which supposed that atonement was made in order to make possible the salvation of all men. The former is the strict Calvinist view; the latter, the Arminian. Even here, the difference was not merely one of terms, but of truth over against error. The one is definite and explicit; the other indefinite and intangible. The one affirms an Atonement which actually atones (i. e. fully satisfied God for those on whose behalf it was made); the other predicates an Atonement which was a sorry failure, inasmuch as the majority of those on whose behalf it was supposed to be offered, perish notwithstanding. The logical and inevitable corollary of the one is a satisfied, because triumphant Savior; the other (if true) would lead, unavoidably, to a disappointed, because defeated Savior. The former interpretation was taught by such men as Wickcliff, Calvin, Latimer, Tyndale, Bunyan, Owen, Dodderidge, Jonathan Edwards, Toplady, Whitefield, Spurgeon, etc. The latter by men who, as theologians, were not worthy to unloose their shoes.

    Of late, a new theory has been propounded to the Christian public, a theory which approximates perilously near that of the Universalists. Erroneously based upon a few texts whose scope is confined to the people of God, the view which is now rapidly gaining favor in circles which are regarded as orthodox, is to the effect that, at the Cross, the sin question was fully and finally settled. We are told, and told by men who are looked up to by many as the champions of orthodoxy, that all the sins of all men were laid upon the crucified Christ. It is boldly affirmed that at the Cross the Lamb of God did as much for those who would not believe, as He did for those who should believe on Him. It is dogmatically announced that the only grievance which God now has against any man, is his refusal to believe in the Savior. It is said that the single issue between God and the world, is not the sin question, but the Son question.

    We have said that this theory of the Atonement is a new one, and new it surely is. So far as the writer is aware, it was never propounded, at least in orthodox circles, till within the last two or three decades. It appears to be another product of this twentieth century, and like most if not all other of them, it is far inferior to what went before. Yet, strange to say, an appeal is made to the Holy Scriptures in support of it. But in one way we are thankful for this, inasmuch as the Word of God supplies us with an infallible rule by which we may measure it. We shall, therefore, examine this strange and novel theory in the light of Holy Writ, and doing this, it will not be difficult to show how thoroughly untenable and fallacious it is.
     
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    BobRyan said: ↑
    God is offended and insulted by sin.. and rebellion.

    AND God is the one tormented and tortured in the "Atoning Sacrifice".

    Thanks for quoting my post sequence above.

    Did you want to make a comment?

    I notice than in your link -- Pink seems to think that "universalism" is the only other thing he can think of for 1 John 2:2 -- other than trying to eisegete Calvinisms limited atoning sacrifice into 1 John 2:2
     
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    The text does not say "because He is the atoning sacrifice for the whole world - the whole world is going to heaven"

    Neither is that the Arminian argument for 1 John 2:2

    - the much imagined false-alternative of Pink is a flawed argument.
     
    #104 BobRyan, Mar 12, 2018
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    Jesus stated that the plan was completed, that the Sacrifice of the Cross made it "paid in full", correct?
     
    #105 Yeshua1, Mar 12, 2018
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    No, rather that how EW viewed them was not scriptural!
     
    #106 Yeshua1, Mar 12, 2018
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    Are you referencing 1 John 3:16 or John 3:16? The former references Jesus laying down of His life, which does reference His atoning work. If that is the case (you're referencing 1 John 3), what is it that brings atonement? His death, for sure, is involved, but what does that death do for the Father? How does Jesus' death turn God's wrath away from us?

    The Archangel
     
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    Jesus' death satisfies the debt that is demanded by the Law of God for sin. God is tortured "for us"... on our behalf.
     
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    How would you even know??
    Wasn't it you who saw a quote of Matthew 18 and Romans 11 and said it was "Ellen White" even though the reference and the text were right there??
     
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    Jesus said 'it is finished' --

    1 John 2:2 says the "Atoning sacrifice" for OUR sins and not for OUR sins only but for the sins of the whole world - was completed at the cross.

    And Paul says in Hebrew 8:1 "The MAIN POINT is this..."

    Details matter.
     
    #110 BobRyan, Mar 16, 2018
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    Big problem is that you read it thru the glasses of EW, not from the view of the Holy Spirit!
     
    #111 Yeshua1, Mar 17, 2018
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    Did Jesus finish the salvation, or does he still need the Investigative Judgement still?
     
    #112 Yeshua1, Mar 17, 2018
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    There is no "finish the salvation" text ... you are merely "quoting you"...

    Quote something from the actual Bible that would be appropriate to say "yes" to
     
    #113 BobRyan, Mar 18, 2018
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    Your spells of "creative writing" not the compelling argument to someone who differs with your bias - that you seemed to have imagined to yourself. :)

    (You probably already knew that.. but I just wanted to state the obvious)
     
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    OP,

    The points made don't take into a account the man who won't forgive himself. The whole world and God can forgive you. But if you don't forgive yourself you are stuck.
     
    #115 utilyan, Mar 19, 2018
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    When Jesus died, were all of my sins paid in full?
     
    #116 Yeshua1, Mar 19, 2018
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    Ellen white taught another Gospel, so she did not hear from Jesus Christ!
     
    #117 Yeshua1, Mar 19, 2018
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    You are free to imagine that and engage in your creative writing... I have always said that.

    I prefer actual Bible discussions.
     
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    Who do you think got paid? Jesus?

    Did Jesus "pay himself" by "getting himself tortured" in your view?

    God defines atonement in His own "Day of Atonement" model found in Leviticus 16 where the chapter does not end with the slaying of the "Sin offering". Did you suppose that this is where God's chapter on that topic ended?

    Do you know why Paul says "The MAIN POINT is this" in Hebrews 8:1 speaking of the High Priestly role of Christ after His resurrection??
     
    #119 BobRyan, Mar 19, 2018
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    Got to remember Bob they only think God is GOOD Legally. Not actually. God is about power and paying up.

    God has flipped his lid in righteous anger, God wants to torture everyone, Everyone deserves hell. But instead he is going to torture Jesus and let all his wrath out on him.
     
    #120 utilyan, Mar 20, 2018
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