Pilgrim,
It possibly is a misunderstanding on my part concerning the question at hand. That was why I originally asked what the "for" in the question represented. I have Owen's works on my shelf as well as many other Puritan and reformed books. I have read various authors concerning the atonement. I have not strayed from the Reformed view, other than seeing everything as more extensive. God's love and grace as enveloping all mankind. The application of those things is something entirely separate. I did start reading MacArthur on the love of God, he was basically saying what I was trying to say only I don't like his use of degrees of love. Instead of degrees I see it as applied or not. I'll read Boettner when I get the chance.


Hisalone
Matt. 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. KJV