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How do we know that Christ's atonement is not for everyone?

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The New Testament supports limited atonement by revealing that Christ's propitiation is through faith and for specific believers.

The basis for understanding that Christ's atonement is not universal lies in a careful reading of relevant New Testament passages. Scriptures like Romans 3:25 indicate that Christ is a propitiation through faith in His blood, suggesting that only those who believe can claim the benefits of His atoning work. Further, Hebrews 2:17 highlights that He made propitiation for the sins of the people, implying a defined group rather than all of humanity. Additionally, the context in which John writes in 1 John specifies that he is addressing believers, reinforcing the notion that Christ's death is particularly for the elect.
Scripture References: Romans 3:25, Hebrews 2:17, 1 John 2:2

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