by David Allen | Jul 21, 2020 | Calvinism, Reviews, Theology
Read my Tribute to J. I. Packer here. Carl Trueman said in his endorsement of my The Extent of the Atonement that he was happy to recommend this work of a “friendly critic.” Part 1 of my tribute to J. I. Packer demonstrates that I am “friendly.” In this...
by David Allen | Sep 12, 2019 | Calvinism, Scripture References, Theology
Since posting “Yes, Jesus Did Die for [the Sins of] Everyone!” on Monday, I have received many, thoughtful responses. I am thankful for all who have interacted, even those who voiced disagreement, and feel it appropriate to offer a few thoughts. Preliminary Thoughts...
by David Allen | Sep 9, 2019 | Bible, Calvinism, Theology
On September 2, 2019, The Gospel Coalition published Erik Raymond’s online article “Did Jesus Die for Everyone?” Raymond argues the case for limited atonement—that Jesus died for the sins of the elect only, and not for the sins of “every person who ever lived.” I have...
by David Allen | Oct 1, 2018 | Baptist, Bible, Calvinism, Theology
“Claims, Clarity, Charity – Why the Traditional Baptist Statement on Soteriology is not and cannot be Semipelagian.” David L. Allen Dean, School of Preaching Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Distinguished Professor of Preaching George W. Truett Chair of...
by David Allen | Aug 21, 2017 | Calvinism, Reviews
Response to Jeffrey Johnson’s Review of David Allen, The Extent of the Atonement: A Historical and Critical Review (Nashville: B&H Academic, 2016) David L. Allen Dean, School of Preaching Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Let me first express my...
