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How can we preach the gospel if Christ died only for the elect?

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We preach the Gospel by offering salvation freely and earnestly to all, emphasizing that Christ’s sacrifice is sufficient for all who believe.

The objection that limited atonement hinders evangelism is met with the understanding that preaching the Gospel does not require declaring that Christ died for every individual, but rather that He provides genuine salvation for those who trust in Him. Apostolic practice showed no insistence that each individual be told Christ died specifically for them, but they preached that forgiveness and redemption are available to all who believe. The understanding that salvation is rooted in God's sovereign choice encourages believers to offer Christ genuinely to all, trusting in His work to effectually call His elect. Therefore, evangelism thrives on the reality that the Gospel is a free offer to everyone, while the certainty of salvation lies in Christ's definite and particular redemption.
Scripture References: Acts 13:38-39; Acts 16:30-31

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