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

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Scripture explicitly states that Christ's sacrificial death is intended for those whom the Father has given Him, affirming that His atonement is limited to the elect.

The doctrine of limited atonement, a key component of the Reformed perspective, asserts that Christ died specifically for His chosen people. As the sermon highlights, Jesus did not go to the cross to pay for every sin universally, but for those whom the Father gave Him before time began. This idea is rooted in Scriptures like John 10:14-15, where Jesus says He lays down His life for the sheep. The Old Testament practices, including the sacrificial system, were shadows pointing to this specific atonement, affirming that the salvation secured by Christ is effective for the elect alone. The narrative of redemption clearly shows this purpose in God’s plan, emphasizing that it’s not about reforming the world but saving His chosen people from their sins.
Scripture References: John 10:14-15, Ephesians 1:4-5, Matthew 20:28, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:32, John 17:9, John 10:15, John 10:26, John 6:37, Hebrews 2:17, Matthew 1:21

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Atonement Money
Don Bell · Jan 10, 2016
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