Reformed Pastors Discuss Limited Atonement

Join Rev. Chris Gordon and Rev. Dr. Dan Borvan as they tackle the complex and often misunderstood doctrine of atonement. In this episode, they dive into the Reformed perspective, discussing what it means to say Jesus atoned for sins. They challenge popular evangelical arguments, whey they fail and explore why the Reformers rejected the concept of "double justice."

The conversation touches on the biblical understanding of humanity's total depravity and how this shapes our view of salvation. They address the common misunderstanding that the doctrine of election discourages evangelism and explain the crucial distinction Luther made between God’s secret and revealed will. The hosts also examine the Canons of Dort, highlight why your conversion is rooted in the finished work of Christ on the cross, and clarify what truly motivates belief.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:20 - The Extent of the Atonement
00:03:20 - Why the Reformers Rejected Double Justice
00:05:30 - The Dangers of Arminian Soteriology
00:07:00 - Biblical Anthropology: Dead in Sin
00:07:50 - The Mandate to Preach the Gospel
00:10:50 - Who's in Control of Your Salvation?
00:12:30 - The Problem with "Higher Life Christianity"
00:13:30 - Scriptural Proof of Limited Atonement
00:15:00 - Election is Not an Excuse Not to Evangelize
00:16:10 - God's Secret vs. Revealed Will
00:17:00 - God Uses the Proclamation of the Gospel
00:19:30 - We All Pray as if God is Sovereign
00:21:30 - Canons of Dort Article 3
00:25:55 - Jesus' Entire Life Was Atonement
00:29:50 - Your Conversion Happened at the Cross
00:33:30 - God Saves Us from the Same Predicament
00:34:45 - Canons of Dort Article 7
00:36:36 - What Made You Believe?
00:40:50 - The Most Abused Verse

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