Talk:Universal atonement

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What's the difference between this article and the universalism article? Or are we trying to make slight distinctions between the two. Jordan Barrett (talk) 16:13, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

It is generally understood that universal atonement refers to the view that Christ "died for all alike," while some prefer the term unlimited atonement. These two terms in my mind are synonymous. Whereas Universalism means that all mankind, in fact, are ultimately saved. Some might argue that universal atonement logically implies universalism, but that's not the case according to its adherents. Arminians for example agree that not all men are saved, but argue that Christ died for all alike -- the saved, in this case, are those who (of their own free will) believe in Christ and the work he has already done for all. This essentially means that Christ died for those ultimately condemned just as he died for those who are saved. The difference is not in the atonement, but something else, e.g. application by the Spirit in response to faith. My $0.02. Jim Ellis 19:46, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

Ah, I see what you mean. I initially thought that this topic could be covered on the universalism article, but I agree now that they deserve their own articles. Thanks for the help, Jordan Barrett (talk) 20:01, 4 June 2007 (UTC)