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How do we know that salvation is for a specific group of people?

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Scripture explicitly states that Jesus came to save His people, indicating a defined group rather than everyone universally.

The doctrine of particular redemption asserts that Christ's atoning work is effective for those whom the Father has chosen. In Matthew 1:21, the angel declares that Jesus will save 'His people' from their sins, suggesting that not everyone will be saved. This is further supported by passages like Romans 5:19, where it is emphasized that through Adam's disobedience many were made sinners, yet through Christ, many will be made righteous. Therefore, the group that experiences salvation is a specific one, identified as 'His people,' which underscores the grace and mercy that defines sovereign grace theology.
Scripture References: Matthew 1:21, Romans 5:19, Ephesians 1:7

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