Term
Limited Atonement
Also known as Definite atonement · Particular redemption
The view that Christ’s death was intended to atone specifically for the sins of the elect, also known as particular redemption.
Filed underSoteriology
Definition
Christ's death on the cross was specifically intended to atone for the sins of the elect only, thus securing their salvation. This view is also referred to as "particular redemption" or "definite atonement".
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Last revised August 14, 2026