Christ's atoning death is affirmed in Scripture, specifically that He died for His sheep, indicating His redemptive purpose for the elect.
The conviction that Christ died specifically for the elect is rooted in the understanding of His atoning work as purposeful and effectual. John 10:15 asserts that Christ laid down His life for the sheep, emphasizing that His sacrificial death is intended for those whom God has chosen. This means that His death provides actual redemption for those who believe, not merely a possibility of salvation for all. The Scripture confirms that God will have mercy on whom He will have mercy (Romans 9:15), proving that His grace is selective and purposeful in the act of salvation.
Scripture References:
John 10:15, Romans 9:15, Romans 8:28-30, John 13:1, Luke 22:15, Hebrews 9:12, John 6:37, John 17:2, Matthew 1:21, John 10:11, Acts 13:48, John 10:26-30, Hebrews 7:22, Romans 8:30, Matthew 25:46, Ephesians 1:4-5, John 6:39, John 10:14
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