Cage Free Theology
"Cage Free Theology" is a weekly Bible Q&A discussion with two Baptist, Calvinist, and Premillennial, pastors.
As Spurgeon said, there's no need to defend a lion in a cage; simply open the cage door and the lion will fend for itself! We don't defend a preconceived system of theology, we just let the Bible speak for itself, and we go wherever a literal hermeneutic takes us.
The hosts are pastors Clint Archer (MDiv, ThM, DMin, PhD) and Will Brannon (MDiv, DMin), based at Christ Fellowship Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama.
They both trained at The Master's Seminary and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and between the two of them they have nearly 30 years of full-time ministry experience. Much of that has involved fielding questions from new believers, old believers, and unbelievers, and then sharing what the Bible has to say on a wide array of topics.
They will cover subjects with their engaging and light-hearted banter, including explaining theology, offering interpretations of various difficult Bible passages, discussing counseling scenarios, and even the nuts and bolts of ministry and expository preaching. (Clint occasionally digresses about how animals should live cage-free while Will reminds him of the appeal of meat!)
Each episode addresses one main question, without rambling or irrelevant interjections, to equip listeners to answer questions they have, or questions they get asked by friends. Subscribers get to send in their questions too!
Jesus came to set us free, so beware of manmade cages!
Cage Free Theology
Episode #061: Calvinism Explained - Limited Atonement
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In this third installment of our Calvinism mini-series, Clint and Will tackle the most controversial petal of the TULIP acronym: Limited Atonement. Often misunderstood as a claim that Christ’s power is "limited," the hosts clarify why many Reformed theologians prefer the terms Definite Atonement or Particular Redemption.
Is the cross a "potential" bridge that only goes halfway, requiring a human jump of faith to complete? Or is it a narrow bridge that carries the elect all the way to God?
Here is what the guys discuss in this episode:
-Why "Penal Substitutionary Atonement" is the bedrock of this conversation.
-The "PR" Problem
-The Bridge Analogy
-Examining key texts like John 10 (the Good Shepherd), Matthew 1:21, and the High Priestly prayer in John 17.
-How do we handle "universal" language in verses like 1 John 2:2 and 2 Peter 2:1?
-Trinitarian Harmony
Whether you consider yourself a "five-pointer," a "four-pointer," or are just trying to understand what all the fuss is about, this episode offers a grounded, scriptural look at the intent and extent of the Cross.
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👇 Jump to moments (chapters):
0:00 – What is Limited Atonement?
0:33 – Positioning the "L" within the TULIP acronym
1:04 – Defining the Atonement
3:06 – Addressing the "PR problem"
4:06 – Why "Definite Atonement" is often a better term
5:36 – Everyone Limits the Atonement
6:35 – The Bridge Analogy
9:04 – Why this point is the most controversial of the five
10:05 – The Good Shepherd (John 10)
14:41 – Why do some people not believe? (John 10:26)
16:01 – High Priestly Background
20:28 – Romans 8:32 and the promise of "all things"
21:33 – 1 Timothy 4:10: Savior of all people, especially those who believe
24:41 – Trinitarian Harmony: Unity between the Father, Son, and Spirit
35:01 – Handling "Problem Passages"
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📖Scripture References Mentioned In This Episode:
Matthew 1:21
John 10:11, 15
John 10:26-28
John 17:9
Acts 20:28
Ephesians 5:25
Hebrews 9:12, 15
Romans 8:32
Revelation 5:9
John 3:16
1 Timothy 2:1-6
1 Timothy 4:10
1 John 2:2
2 Peter 2:1
