All Means All, and That Is All It Means!
McGeown defends the Reformed doctrine of Limited Atonement against Arminian objections by demonstrating through careful biblical exegesis that words like "all," "every man," and "the world" in Scripture do not always mean universal in scope. Using multiple New Testament examples, he shows how proper hermeneutical method—allowing Scripture to interpret itself—reveals that these terms are often limited in their referents and contextual meaning. This resource serves as both a practical guide to biblical interpretation and an apologetic response to a common objection against Reformed soteriology.
Martyn McGeown I. All How often have we heard that when we try to explain the Reformed faith to Arminians? It is a very common objection and a gross misunderstanding of Scripture. It is even a misunderstanding of language itself. What do words such as “all,” “every man,” “the world,” “whosoever” mean in Scripture? The easiest and most reliable way is to start with the axiom, “Scripture interprets Scripture” and allow the Bible to explain itself. Much of this article consists of New Testament...