I. PREFATORY
1. Position in Theology
The theory of Satisfaction holds a prominent place in systematic theology. Its advocates
freely call it the Catholic doctrine. The history of doctrines certainly records a very large
dissent. Yet as the doctrine of the Calvinistic system, its prominence must be conceded.
But even here it is only the leading view. Many Calvinists dissent; and the number is
growing. It is difficult, in the face of Scripture and an infinite redeeming love, to maintain
the position of a limited atonement; with many, impossible. But this once surrendered
and a general one maintained, consistency requires another doctrine of atonement. Here is
one law of a large and growing dissent of Calvinists from the doctrine of Satisfaction.