Lesson 14 - The Doctrine of Particular Redemption

Question 1

Define Particular Redemption

Answer 1

Christ’s atonement was intended by God to secure the redemption of the elect alone.

Question 2

Practical Implications of Particular Redemption

Answer 2

1. ) Jesus died for a particular people; not for people in general.
2. ) Christ’s atonement was an actual atonement for sins, not a potential atonement.
3. ) Christ’s atonement was limited in extent, but not limited in efficacy. (Spurgeon’s Bridge - narrow, but goes all the way across)
4. ) The redeeming work of Christ is sufficient to save those for whom it was inteded.
5. ) PR Reinforces the unity of purpose between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
6. ) PR reassures us that God’s redemptive purposes never fail.
7. ) PR points us both to God’s great mercy and to God’s perfect justice.
8. ) PR gives us confidence in the perfect, finished cross-work of Christ.
9. ) PR gives us assurance of God’s personal and specific concern for our salvation.
10. ) PR means the Savior we proclaim to sinners in the gospel is a Savior who actually saves.

Question 3

3 Scriptures that support Particular Redemption?

Answer 3

Leviticus 16; Matthew 1:21; Mark 10:45; Ephesians 5:25

Question 4

2 Texts that are critical of Particular Redemption?

Answer 4

John 1:29, John 3:16 - the world
– the emphasis on the world is not about numerical extent, but on the depth of God’s love for a fallen world or the global reach of salvation.

1 Tim 2:6 - ransom for all
– all kinds

Question 5

Theological Argument 1 for Particular Redemption

Answer 5

Theological Basis 1:

1. ) The Persons of the Trinity are united in their redemptive purposes and works
2. ) The Father’s purpose in election is to save a particular people.
3. ) The Holy Spirit’s purpose in regeneration is to save a particular people.
4. ) Therefore, the Son’s purpose in redemption is to save a particular people.
5. ) Therefore, Christ’s redemptive work is particular rather than universal in extent.

Question 6

Theological Argument 2 for Particular Redemption

Answer 6

Theological Basis 2:

1. ) Christ’s atonement was a penal substitution
2. ) If atonement is made for all of a person’s sins, then that person will be saved.
3. ) Only the elect will be saved.
4. ) Therefore, Christ’s atonement was made only for the sins of the elect.