A Critical Examination of the Amyraldian View of the Atonement
McGeown provides a critical theological examination of Amyraldianism (the Amyraldian view of the atonement), contrasting it with the Reformed doctrine of limited atonement affirmed at the Synod of Dort. The article traces the historical development of this doctrine and its errors, defending the Reformed position that Christ's death was a full and effectual satisfaction for the elect alone, not merely a universal possibility of salvation.
Martyn J. McGeown I. Introduction II. Historical Sketch III. The Creeds IV. Analysis of Amyraut’s Errors V. The Legacy of Amyraldianism I. Introduction The cross of Christ stands at the centre of the Reformed faith. With Paul, the Christian says, “God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Gal. 6:14). The confession of the Reformed faith concerning the cross is simple: the cross saves! The cross saves because on the cross a full, effectual atonement was made...