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I hold to the belief that Christ death was to atone for the 'sin of the world' (Jn. 1.29) That Christ died not just for our sins (the elect) but also for that of the world and that His sacrifice was not just a propitiation for the sins of the elect, but also for those of the world (1 Jn. 2.2)

Matthew, thinking on these questions helped me alot:

1. What do the words "atonement" and "propitiation" mean?

2. Was this really done for everyone (including those in Hell, most of whom never had the "chance" of hearing the Gospel, btw)? If so, why are they there? Why would Jesus die for them?

3. Can you separate atonement/propitiation from Christ's intercession (hint: see Isaiah 53)?

True godliness is a sincere feeling which loves God as Father as much as it fears and reverences Him as Lord, embraces His righteousness, and dreads offending Him worse than death~ Calvin