Scripture repeatedly affirms that Jesus died specifically for His elect, highlighting the particular nature of His atonement.
The Bible consistently points to the idea that Jesus' sacrifice was not for all universally, but specifically for those God has chosen. In John 17:9, Jesus prays, 'I pray not for the world, but for those whom you have given me,' which illustrates His intention focused on a particular group. Furthermore, Ephesians 1:4-5 reveals that God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, culminating in Christ's sacrificial act that was meant to secure the salvation of His people. Therefore, it is through these and other scriptural attestations that we understand the specific scope of Christ's death.
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