Jimmy the Greek
Puritan Board Senior
I came across a blog argument for unlimited atonement derived from 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 specifically verse 3:
"For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures."
It went something like this: Premise 1: When Paul first presented his readers with the gospel described here, they were unbelievers. Premise 2: This verse indicates that, even as unbelievers, Paul told them "Christ died for your sins." Conclusion: This statement could only have been made on the basis of a universal atonement.
I would first note that Paul is speaking after the fact and is not quoting his message. The inference of the second premise therefore seems to be a stretch at best. But I can't recall reading anything on this perspective. have you guys??
"For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures."
It went something like this: Premise 1: When Paul first presented his readers with the gospel described here, they were unbelievers. Premise 2: This verse indicates that, even as unbelievers, Paul told them "Christ died for your sins." Conclusion: This statement could only have been made on the basis of a universal atonement.
I would first note that Paul is speaking after the fact and is not quoting his message. The inference of the second premise therefore seems to be a stretch at best. But I can't recall reading anything on this perspective. have you guys??