How do we know that Christ died for His sheep?

The assurance that Christ died for His sheep is found in John 10:11, where Jesus clearly states, 'I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.' This signifies that His sacrificial death was intentional and directed specifically at those whom the Father had given Him. The doctrine of limited atonement within the Reformed tradition emphasizes that Christ's atonement is effective for His elect, ensuring that all for whom He died will indeed be saved, as affirmed in texts like Romans 8:32-39, which emphasizes the security of believers in Christ.