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A Real Atonement for Real Sinners

Did Jesus make salvation possible for all or did he actually save his people from their sins? Although many Christians claim to be “4-Point Calvinists,” the “L” in TULIP (“Limited Atonement”) is indispensable. It’s not the result merely of systematic coherence but of scriptural teaching. Furthermore, your view on this doctrine reflects broader assumptions about sin and redemption. Only hypothetical sinners need a hypothetical atonement.

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