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Justin Genus
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"the biblical evidence leads us to posit an asymmetrical view of soteriological purpose—namely, unconditional election to life and conditional election to damnation."
Essentially infralapsarianism. Demarest gets here with some spotty exegesis (God raising up Pharoah is just "sustaining" his life? 1 Pet 2:8 and Rom 9:21-22 also). Doesnt address ultimate causality/decree
I think Naselli was better on this issue.
— Dec 30, 2025 04:21AM
Essentially infralapsarianism. Demarest gets here with some spotty exegesis (God raising up Pharoah is just "sustaining" his life? 1 Pet 2:8 and Rom 9:21-22 also). Doesnt address ultimate causality/decree
I think Naselli was better on this issue.
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Justin Genus
is on page 216 of 544
Calling's always been an odd bit in the ordo salutis to me. Interesting to see how diff groups conceive of it.
— Dec 31, 2025 09:24PM
Justin Genus
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Not my fav chapter. Strong on atonement theories/dimensions. Weaker on extent/intention question and applications.
— Dec 31, 2025 08:24PM
Justin Genus
is on page 193 of 544
Demarest undermines his argument for a universal atonement by marshalling texts that dont not necessarily prove his case. That Christ died for "all" in some sense is clear (Heb 2:9, 2 Cor 5:14-15). That he propitated for all is not proven. Ultimately, his answer leaves numerous unanswered questions.
— Dec 31, 2025 08:24PM
Justin Genus
is on page 190 of 544
"We choose to ask the question, For whom did Christ intend to provide atonement through his suffering and death? Accordingly, we will divide the question in two parts. We inquire, first, into the provision Christ made via his death on the cross. And we explore, second, the application of the benefits gained by Calvary to sinners."
On its face, this seems like good framing for the extent question.
— Dec 31, 2025 08:23PM
On its face, this seems like good framing for the extent question.
Justin Genus
is on page 189 of 544
"God acted to save the sinful race in the way he did precisely because of who he is."
Demarest does well to peotect God's freedom in decreeing the best method of salvation as governed by His own nature. But he could have strengthened it by including the reality that God always pursues His highest glory (Is 48:11; Rom 9:22-23)
— Dec 31, 2025 08:23PM
Demarest does well to peotect God's freedom in decreeing the best method of salvation as governed by His own nature. But he could have strengthened it by including the reality that God always pursues His highest glory (Is 48:11; Rom 9:22-23)
Justin Genus
is on page 182 of 544
Propitiation distinguished from expitation clearly. Helpful. NT language demonstrates that almost all atonement theories capture an element of truth, but only PSA can rightly be considered central and necessary for the others.
— Dec 31, 2025 08:22PM
Justin Genus
is on page 171 of 544
Atonement in the NT section was edifying. Atonement in the OT assumes too much by flattening the meaning/point of atonement. But the section on the sufficiency of levitical sacrifice and the old covenant was very good.
— Dec 31, 2025 03:14AM
Justin Genus
is on page 166 of 544
Generous, clear treatment of the theories of atonement. Clearly doesnt want to unnecessarily discount those background ideas which have oft been foregrounded. Much easier to engage than Berkhof. I've got to go back to Packer's What Did the Cross Achieve? now.
He's not so nice to limitarians, using pejorative framing and misrepresenting the WCF, Turretin, and Owen. Good summaries nonetheless.
— Dec 30, 2025 05:02PM
He's not so nice to limitarians, using pejorative framing and misrepresenting the WCF, Turretin, and Owen. Good summaries nonetheless.
