The Doctrine of the Atonement is the Central Doctrine of Special Revelation

The doctrine of the atonement is the central doctrine of special revelation. It is not only exclusively a doctrine of special revelation, but it is the central doctrine of that special revelation. The doctrine of atonement is the center of gravity of both the Old and the New Testaments.

The Old Testament is a book full of history, full of types, shadows, prophecies and wonderful promises of God’s intended mercy to needy sinners through the Seed of the woman. When we turn to that mass of history, types, prophecies and shadows, what is the grand focal point of all that? Well, according to the inspired interpretation of the Old Testament it is the doctrine of Christ crucified that is central in all the history, shadows, types, and prophecies. Read the rest HERE