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John 1:29 — 'Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world' paired with John 1:12 — universal extent, individual application

Limited Atonement, Universalism and why I disagree with both. 00:27:18 – 00:27:48

Winger cites John 1:29 as a clear statement of universal extent alongside John 1:12 for limited application.

John 1:29: 'Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world' — not the sin of the elect. John 1:12 in the same chapter: 'to all who did receive him … he gave the right to become children of God.' The same book, in close proximity, shows that while the sacrifice is for all, it is applied only to those who receive.

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Limited Atonement, Universalism and why I disagree with both. @ 00:27:18

2019-05-30