Dr. Sproul relates an event when he was teaching at Conwell School of Theology where he met Henry Barraclough who wrote the hymn "Ivory Palaces" and the author's reason for writing the hymn. From there he moves into an investigation of Jesus' requests. Dr. Sproul gives a detailed explanation of the purpose and meaning behind the atonement and to whom it is efficient and includes a comparison with the non-Reformed view. Lastly, Dr. Sproul discusses Jesus ensures the salvation of the elect.

This sermon is from the Lord’s Day pulpit ministry of R.C. Sproul at Saint Andrew’s Chapel near Orlando, Florida.