Term
unlimited atonement
The view that Christ's death paid for the sins of all people, though the benefits are applied only to those who believe.
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Definition
The view that Christ's death actually paid for the sins of all people who ever lived, though its benefits are only applied to those who believe.
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Sources
- 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 27D.2Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 27D.2.
Last revised August 14, 2026