Limited Atonement

by Loraine Boettner

In this 9 chapter work, Boettner (Reformed, Presbyterian) presents us with the doctrine of the limited atonement, i.e. Christ only died for the elect. He first states the doctrine, the examines the infinite value of Christ’s atonement, the limited purpose and application of the atonement, Christ’s work as a perfect fulfillment of the law, a ransom, the divine purpose, and the exclusion of the non-elect.

INDEX

1. Statement of the Doctrine.

2. The Infinite Value of Christ’s Atonement.

3. The Atonement is Limited in Purpose and Application.

4. Christ’s Work as a Perfect Fulfilment of the Law.

5. A Ransom.

6. The Divine Purpose in Christ’s Sacrifice.

7. The Exclusion of the Non-Elect.

8. The Argument from the Foreknowledge of God.

9. Certain Benefits Which Extend to Mankind in General.