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There is a palpable sense of confusion—and sometimes even embarrassment—with regard to so-called limited atonement today, pointing to the need for thoughtful engagement with this controversial doctrine. Incorporating contributions from a host of respected theologians, From Heaven He Came and Sought Her stands as the first comprehensive resource on definite atonement as it examines the issue from historical, biblical, theological, and pastoral perspectives.

Offering scholarly insights for those seeking a thorough and well-researched discussion, this book will encourage charitable conversations as it winsomely defends this foundational tenet of Reformed theology.

Table of Contents

1.  Sacred Theology and the Reading of the Divine Word: Mapping the Doctrine of Definite Atonement (David Gibson and Jonathan Gibson)

I. Definite Atonement in Church HistoryӬ

2.  “We Trust in the Saving Blood”: Definite Atonement in the Ancient Church (Michael A. G. Haykin)”¨

3.  “Sufficient for All, Efficient for Some”: Definite Atonement in the Medieval Church (David S. Hogg)”¨

4.  Calvin, Indefinite Language, and Definite Atonement (Paul Helm)”¨

5.  Blaming Beza: The Development of Definite Atonement in the Reformed Tradition  (Raymond A. Blacketer)”¨

6.  The Synod of Dort and Definite Atonement (Lee Gatiss)”¨

7.  “Controversy on Universal Grace”: An Historical Survey of Moïse Amyraut’s Brief Traitté de la Predestination (Amar Djaballah)”¨

8.  Atonement and the Covenant of Redemption: John Owen on the Nature of Christ’s Satisfaction (Carl R. Trueman)”¨

II. Definite Atonement in the BibleӬ

9.  “Because He Loved Your Forefathers”: Election, Atonement, and Intercession in the Pentateuch (Paul R. Williamson)”¨

10. “Stricken for the Transgression of My People”: The Atoning Work of Isaiah’s Suffering Servant (J. Alec Motyer)”¨

11. For the Glory of the Father and the Salvation of His People: Definite Atonement in the Synoptics and Johannine Literature (Matthew S. Harmon)”¨

12. For Whom Did Christ Die? Particularism and Universalism in the Pauline Epistles (Jonathan Gibson)Ӭ

13. The Glorious, Indivisible, Trinitarian Work of God in Christ: Definite Atonement in Paul's Theology of Salvation (Jonathan Gibson)Ӭ

14. “Problematic Texts” for Definite Atonement in the Pastoral and General Epistles (Thomas R. Schreiner)

III. Definite Atonement in Theological PerspectiveӬ

15. Definite Atonement and the Divine Decree (Donald Macleod)Ӭ

16. The Triune God, Incarnation, and Definite Atonement (Robert Letham)Ӭ

17. The Definite Intent of Penal Substitutionary Atonement (Garry J. Williams)Ӭ

18. Punishment God Cannot Twice Inflict: The Double Payment Argument Redivivus (Garry J. Williams)”¨

19. The New Covenant Work of Christ: Priesthood, Atonement, and Intercession (Stephen J. Wellum)Ӭ

20. Jesus Christ the Man: Toward a Theology of Definite Atonement (Henri A. G. Blocher)”¨

IV. Definite Atonement in Pastoral PracticeӬ

21. Slain for the World? The “Uncomfortability” of the “Unevangelized” for a Universal Atonement (Daniel Strange)

22. “Blessèd Assurance, Jesus is Mine”? Definite Atonement and the Cure of Souls (Sinclair B. Ferguson)”¨

23. “My Glory I Will Not Give to Another”: Preaching the Fullness of Definite Atonement to the Glory of God (John Piper)

Description

There is a palpable sense of confusion—and sometimes even embarrassment—with regard to so-called limited atonement today, pointing to the need for thoughtful engagement with this controversial doctrine. Incorporating contributions from a host of respected theologians, From Heaven He Came and Sought Her stands as the first comprehensive resource on definite atonement as it examines the issue from historical, biblical, theological, and pastoral perspectives.

Offering scholarly insights for those seeking a thorough and well-researched discussion, this book will encourage charitable conversations as it winsomely defends this foundational tenet of Reformed theology.

Table of Contents

1.  Sacred Theology and the Reading of the Divine Word: Mapping the Doctrine of Definite Atonement (David Gibson and Jonathan Gibson)

I. Definite Atonement in Church HistoryӬ

2.  “We Trust in the Saving Blood”: Definite Atonement in the Ancient Church (Michael A. G. Haykin)”¨

3.  “Sufficient for All, Efficient for Some”: Definite Atonement in the Medieval Church (David S. Hogg)”¨

4.  Calvin, Indefinite Language, and Definite Atonement (Paul Helm)”¨

5.  Blaming Beza: The Development of Definite Atonement in the Reformed Tradition  (Raymond A. Blacketer)”¨

6.  The Synod of Dort and Definite Atonement (Lee Gatiss)”¨

7.  “Controversy on Universal Grace”: An Historical Survey of Moïse Amyraut’s Brief Traitté de la Predestination (Amar Djaballah)”¨

8.  Atonement and the Covenant of Redemption: John Owen on the Nature of Christ’s Satisfaction (Carl R. Trueman)”¨

II. Definite Atonement in the BibleӬ

9.  “Because He Loved Your Forefathers”: Election, Atonement, and Intercession in the Pentateuch (Paul R. Williamson)”¨

10. “Stricken for the Transgression of My People”: The Atoning Work of Isaiah’s Suffering Servant (J. Alec Motyer)”¨

11. For the Glory of the Father and the Salvation of His People: Definite Atonement in the Synoptics and Johannine Literature (Matthew S. Harmon)”¨

12. For Whom Did Christ Die? Particularism and Universalism in the Pauline Epistles (Jonathan Gibson)Ӭ

13. The Glorious, Indivisible, Trinitarian Work of God in Christ: Definite Atonement in Paul's Theology of Salvation (Jonathan Gibson)Ӭ

14. “Problematic Texts” for Definite Atonement in the Pastoral and General Epistles (Thomas R. Schreiner)

III. Definite Atonement in Theological PerspectiveӬ

15. Definite Atonement and the Divine Decree (Donald Macleod)Ӭ

16. The Triune God, Incarnation, and Definite Atonement (Robert Letham)Ӭ

17. The Definite Intent of Penal Substitutionary Atonement (Garry J. Williams)Ӭ

18. Punishment God Cannot Twice Inflict: The Double Payment Argument Redivivus (Garry J. Williams)”¨

19. The New Covenant Work of Christ: Priesthood, Atonement, and Intercession (Stephen J. Wellum)Ӭ

20. Jesus Christ the Man: Toward a Theology of Definite Atonement (Henri A. G. Blocher)”¨

IV. Definite Atonement in Pastoral PracticeӬ

21. Slain for the World? The “Uncomfortability” of the “Unevangelized” for a Universal Atonement (Daniel Strange)

22. “Blessèd Assurance, Jesus is Mine”? Definite Atonement and the Cure of Souls (Sinclair B. Ferguson)”¨

23. “My Glory I Will Not Give to Another”: Preaching the Fullness of Definite Atonement to the Glory of God (John Piper)

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