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How do we know that Jesus died specifically for the elect?

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Jesus explicitly stated that He lays down His life for the sheep, affirming that His sacrifice is for a specific people (John 10:14-15).

The belief that Jesus died specifically for the elect is grounded in His own words in John 10, where He declares that He is the good shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep. This assertion highlights that His atoning work was not a mere possibility for all but a definitive action for those whom the Father entrusted to Him. Furthermore, the New Testament writers affirm that Christ's sacrifice was designed to accomplish the redemption of His chosen people, as seen in passages like Ephesians 1:7, which speaks of redemption through His blood for the forgiveness of sins. This particular redemption underscores God’s sovereignty in salvation, ensuring that Christ’s work effectively saves those He intended to redeem (Romans 3:24).
Scripture References: John 10:14-15, Ephesians 1:7, Romans 3:24, Isaiah 53:10, Mark 14:24, Ephesians 1:4-5

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