Question and Answer

Question: Only the elect are saved. But does article 3 of the Canons of Dordt, Head II mean that Christs death and suffering paid for the sins of all the people in the world? If it does, then why are not all people saved? If it does not, then what was the necessity in Christ suf­fering sufficiently to expiate their sins, since this did nothing for their salvation? -Brian Bosveld  Answer: Before answering this question, perhaps it would be useful to state what Head II, Article 3 of the...