Canons of Dordt, Head II: Limited (effectual) atonement

Engelsma provides a comprehensive theological exposition of the doctrine of limited atonement as defined in the second head of the Canons of Dort, explaining that Christ's atoning death was efficacious for the elect alone rather than all humanity. The article defends this Reformed doctrine against Arminian objections and clarifies its relationship to God's eternal decree of predestination. This resource is essential for understanding a foundational tenet of Reformed theology and its historical formulation at the Synod of Dort.