"The basic issue at stake with Fullerism is the atoning work of Jesus Christ. For Christ to be properly glorified, His redemptive work must be properly taught and understood. Fuller was not an Arminian. He strongly believed in the doctrine of election, advocating that God chose a certain and particular people to salvation. We do not take issue with his view on election, but Fuller’s view of the atonement is the cause for concern. Fuller believed that the atonement of Christ was sufficient for the entire human race, but was applied efficaciously only to the elect. Fuller, in his own words declares, “There is such a fullness in the satisfaction of Christ, as is sufficient for the salvation of the whole world, were the whole world to believe in Him.” Fuller contended that Christ died for sin, in general. Thus, His death is applied to those who believe on Him. ". . .
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How different from Particular Redemption, where Christ's death actually secured the salvation of all the Elect, given to Him by the Father in the Covenant of Grace.
He died for the sins of the Elect, actually paying for them.
Dr. Paul W. Foltz
Do I even have to say Amen!
I'm really enjoying your blog! Even if you are a filthy Calvinist ;-)
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