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Discussions addressing sovereignty, predestination, and doctrines of grace within a biblical-apologetic framework.

CHARLES HADDON SPURGEON VS. JAMES WHITE Members Public

According to the following inspired passage, God desires to save all human beings: “First of all, then, I counsel that petitions, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be made for all human beings, including kings and all in positions of prominence; so that we may lead quiet and peaceful lives, being godly

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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HEBREWS 2:16 AND LIMITED ATONEMENT Members Public

Some proponents of particular redemption appeal to Hebrews 2:16 to defend their man-made tradition: “For surely it is not angels he helps (epilamBanetai), but Abraham’s descendants.” NIV Note, also, the various renderings of this text: “For no where doth he take hold of the angels: but of the

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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LIMITED ATONEMENT DEBATE PT. 3 Members Public

I continue from where I left off by providing more proofs that Christ died for all creation: LIMITED ATONEMENT DEBATE PT. 2. JOHN’S GOSPEL “The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!’” John

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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LIMITED ATONEMENT DEBATE PT. 2 Members Public

This is a continuation of the first part of my debate material: LIMITED ATONEMENT DEBATE PT. 1 OTHER VERSES RELATED TO THE EXTENT OF THE ATONEMENT AND THE NECESSITY OF FAITH TO APPROPRIATE IT “But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been manifested, being witnessed by

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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LIMITED ATONEMENT DEBATE PT. 1 Members Public

These are the notes for my debate with Matt Slick on the topic of limited atonement. Refuting Matt Slick’s misuse and misinterpretation of Colossians 2:14 Slick’s Interpretation Col. 2:14, “[Jesus] having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us and which was hostile

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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The Case for Unlimited Atonement Pt. 3 Members Public

I now to the finale where I cite from Reformed Calvinists that do believe in limited or definite atonement (/2020/07/28/the-case-for-unlimited-atonement-pt-2/). John Piper on 1 Timothy 2:5-6 Here is what this renowned theologian and pastor wrote concerning this specific text: “How many did Christ effectively ransom from

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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The Case for Unlimited Atonement Pt. 2 Members Public

I proceed from where I left off (/2020/07/28/the-case-for-unlimited-atonement-pt-1/). John on the Atoning Death of Christ  In John’s Gospel, Jesus doesn’t merely come to die for his own sheep but also for the entire world: “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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The Case for Unlimited Atonement Pt. 1 Members Public

In the next series of posts, I have compiled biblical verses, commentaries, and responses from various Christian scholars and/or apologists showing why the belief that Christ died only for the elect is not biblical teaching. On the meaning and extent of the word “Many”  Here are a few examples

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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