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How do we know Jesus died for the elect?

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The assurance that Christ died for the elect comes from Scripture, particularly in passages like John 17, where Jesus intercedes specifically for those given to Him by the Father.

We know from Scriptures such as John 17 that Jesus prayed specifically for those whom the Father had given Him, underscoring the belief that His sacrifice was intended for the elect. It is clear that Christ's atonement does not extend to all indiscriminately but specifically for those chosen by God for salvation. In Isaiah 53, the terms 'our' and 'we' refer to the iniquities of God's elect, indicating that His suffering served the purpose of taking upon Himself the sins of those individuals. Thus, the doctrine of limited atonement is firmly rooted in the narrative of Scripture, affirming that Christ’s death effectively secured the redemption of His people.
Scripture References: John 17, Isaiah 53, John 6:37, John 10:15, Matthew 20:28, Hebrews 2:10, Ephesians 1:4-5, Mark 10:45, Acts 20:28, Ephesians 5:25, Hebrews 2:17, John 17:2

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