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

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Scripture affirms that Christ died specifically for His sheep, indicating a limited atonement designed for the elect.

In John 10:15, Christ states, 'I lay down my life for the sheep,' which clearly delineates the scope of His atonement to those whom the Father has given Him. This is supported by passages like Isaiah 53:8, which states that He was stricken for the transgressions of His people. The limited nature of atonement serves as a crucial doctrine within Reformed theology, reinforcing the belief that Christ’s death was intentional and effective for those whom He purposed to save, contrary to the idea of a universal atonement which lacks specificity about whom it redeems.
Scripture References: John 10:15, Isaiah 53:8

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