The purpose of this dissertation is to develop, explain, and defend, both biblically and theologically, a multi-intentioned view of the extent of the atonement. A multi-intentioned view holds that God had general intentions in the atonement that included the nonelect, and particular intentions in the atonement only for the elect. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the evangelical debate concerning the extent of the atonement, explains the need for a multi-intentioned view, and defines the multi-intentioned view. Chapter 2 is a survey of the historically significant views on the extent of the atonement. The views of Augustine, John Calvin, Theodore Beza, Jacob Arminius, Moïse Amyraut, Richard Baxter, John Owen, and John Wesley, as well as the views of the ninth century, medieval scholasticism, and modern evangelicalism, are explained. This chapter presents the context of the debate and demonstrates the need for a multi-intentioned view. Chapter 3 establishes the biblical and theological basis for understanding Christ's atonement as a payment for the sins of all people, elect and nonelect, by exegeting the relevant biblical passages. This biblical establishment is followed by an explanation of why an unlimited payment for sin does not entail universalism. Chapter 4 provides a biblical and theological explanation of God's general intentions in the atonement. The atonement made the universal gospel call possible, provided an additional basis of condemnation for those who hear the gospel and reject it, provided common grace, provided the supreme example of God's character, and facilitated Christ's cosmic triumph over all sin. Chapter 5 provides a biblical and theological explanation of God's particular intention in the atonement: securing the salvation of the elect. This intention is evident because of God's sovereignty throughout salvation, his special love for the elect, and the unity of the Father and the Son in salvation. Christ accomplished the securing of the salvation of the elect by sending the Spirit to apply salvation to the elect on the basis of his atonement. Chapter 6 recapitulates the findings of the dissertation, offers some practical implications, and proposes some further areas of study concerning the multi-intentioned view. / This item is only available to students and faculty of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. If you are not associated with SBTS, this dissertation may be purchased from <a href="http://disexpress.umi.com/dxweb">http://disexpress.umi.com/dxweb</a> or downloaded through ProQuest's Dissertation and Theses database if your institution subscribes to that service.

Thesis advisor: Daniel J. Harrington / A powerful and captivating theme throughout scripture is that of atonement. An act which seeks to gain atonement is itself part of a larger trajectory. This is essentially aimed at maintaining the proper relationship between God and humanity. Scripture presents two poignant cases of atonement, one being the Day of Atonement and the other the self sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Through the course of this thesis I will speak to these two cases of atonement. There are three primary points of view from which I wish to present atonement: scripturally, historically and spiritually. These broad ideas themselves give way to larger issues regarding atonement, such as sin and covenant. / Thesis (STL) — Boston College, 2010. / Submitted to: Boston College. School of Theology and Ministry. / Discipline: Sacred Theology.

Thesis (M. Div.)--Baptist Bible Graduate School of Theology, 2005. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 56-62).

Thesis (M. Div.)--Grace Theological Seminary, 1987. / Bibliography: leaves 62-68.

This dissertation examines the theme of atonement in Matthew's Gospel in order to determine if Matthew had a developed understanding of the atonement and if this understanding pervaded his Gospel. Chapter 1 provides a review of previous research. This review demonstrates the need for a thorough study on atonement in Matthew's Gospel. Chapter 2 examines two significant atonement-related passages that occur prior to the passion narrative. The first passage reveals that Jesus' mission is to save his people from their sins, a mission that he accomplishes by his sacrificial death. The second passage shows that the cross is in view even at Jesus' baptism and commission. Chapter 3 looks at two more passages that occur prior to the passion narrative. In the first passage Matthew presents Jesus as the Suffering Servant, who fulfills this role initially in his healing ministry but ultimately in his sacrificial death. In the second passage Matthew reveals that Jesus is greater than the temple: by his death he replaces the temple as the unique means of atonement. Chapter 4 explores key passages leading up to the passion narrative. The passion predictions are more theologically developed than generally realized. The ransom saying, though taken from Mark, reveals Matthew's emphasis on Jesus' atoning death. Chapter 5 examines passages in the passion narrative. In these passages Matthew presents Jesus' death as the inauguration of the new covenant and the means of forgiveness. Jesus' death results in the forgiveness of sins because he endures God's wrath and judgment in our place. Chapter 6 reviews passages in the passion narrative that deal with what happened during Jesus' death and after it. Events that took place while Jesus died reveal that his death was a substitutionary sacrifice for our sin. Events that took place after he died present him as the means of open access to God and show that his death had life-giving power. Chapter 7 sums up the findings presented in this dissertation. It highlights unique emphases in Matthew's Gospel related to atonement. It also emphasizes that Jesus' death was substitutionary in nature and salvific in its effect.

Thesis (Th. M.)--Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, 2008. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 122-137).

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Thesis (M. A.)--Abilene Christian University, 1995. / Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 112-119).

Thesis (M. Div.)--Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2008. / Abstract. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 91-104).

Thesis (Th. M.)--Dallas Theological Seminary, 1995. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves [54]-62).