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general atonement

general atonement noun: a Protestant doctrine stating that Christ died as a propitiation for the benefit of all humans without exception.

Noun

general atonement (uncountable)

  1. A Protestant doctrine stating that Christ died as a propitiation for the benefit of all humans without exception.

Synonyms of general atonement

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Questions about general atonement

What does general atonement mean?
General atonement means a Protestant doctrine stating that Christ died as a propitiation for the benefit of all humans without exception.
What part of speech is general atonement?
General atonement is a noun.

Words near general atonement in the dictionary

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