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How do we know Christ's atonement is effective for the elect?

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Christ's atonement is effective for the elect, as scripture shows He died specifically for those given to Him by the Father.

The assertion that Christ tasted death for everyone in Hebrews 2:9 must be contextualized within the broader narrative of scripture which emphasizes the particularity of His atonement. The phrase 'for everyone' does not denote every individual universally but rather every one of God's elect, those whom He chose before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4). The consequences of saying Christ died for all indiscriminately undermine the efficacy of His sacrifice. If Christ’s atonement is for everyone without distinction, it is rendered ineffective for those who perish. However, the truth is that His death redeemed and satisfied justice for His people, as affirmed in scriptures like John 10:11 where He states, 'I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.'
Scripture References: Hebrews 2:9, Ephesians 1:4, John 10:11, Hebrews 9:26, Romans 8:33

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But We See Jesus
Don Fortner · Nov 30, 1999
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