We know Christ died for His church because scripture declares His sacrificial death specifically for the elect, as shown in Ephesians 5:25.
Ephesians 5:25 establishes that Christ specifically died for His church, which is composed of His elect. The passage emphasizes that Christ's act of giving Himself up was not a general offer to all humanity but a particular love aimed at those whom He would redeem. This notion is further affirmed by verses such as John 10:11, where Jesus states that He lays down His life for the sheep, indicating a clear distinction between His followers and the rest of humanity. Thus, His redemptive sacrifice was effective and exclusive to those chosen for salvation, demonstrating the depth of His commitment to the church.
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