How do we know Christ's atonement was for the elect?
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Scriptural evidence, particularly from John 6 and 10, confirms that Jesus died specifically for those the Father had given to Him.
We see in passages like John 6:37-39 that Jesus states, 'All that the Father gives me will come to me,' highlighting the doctrine of election that predates actual belief. The atonement's nature is directly tied to this election; those given to Christ by the Father are guaranteed to be fully redeemed and raised up on the last day. This means that Jesus' sacrificial death is effectual for those He calls His own, as He assures that none will be lost. Furthermore, John 10:26-27 indicates not all people are His sheep, reinforcing the point that Christ's atonement is selective, tailored to the elect.
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