There is a palpable sense of confusion—and sometimes even embarrassment—with regard to so-called limited atonement today, pointing to the need for thoughtful engagement with this controversial doctrine. Incorporating contributions from a host of respected theologians, From Heaven He Came and Sought Her stands as the first comprehensive resource on definite atonement as it examines the issue from historical, biblical, theological, and pastoral perspectives. Offering scholarly insights for those seeking a thorough and well-researched discussion, this book will encourage charitable conversations as it winsomely defends this foundational tenet of Reformed theology. Foreword by J. I. PackerThe most comprehensive and definitive work to date on definite atonementContributors include well-known scholars such as Paul Helm, Carl Trueman, Thomas Schreiner, Robert Letham, Michael Haykin, Stephen Wellum, Henri Blocher, Sinclair Ferguson, and John PiperEngages opposing viewpoints on the atonement such as the Arminian and Amyraldian positions
