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How do we know that salvation is not universal?

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The Bible teaches that salvation is not universal but particular, as seen in Matthew 1:21 where Jesus saves 'His people' from their sins.

Salvation is not universal; rather, it is particular to those whom Jesus, the Savior, calls 'His people.' In John 17:9, Jesus distinguishes between the world and those given to Him by the Father for whom He intercedes. If we assume that Christ died for everyone without exception, it suggests that His sacrifice could fail, leading to contradiction regarding God's sovereignty and the efficacy of Christ's atonement. Thus, the Biblical narrative consistently points to a specific group that Jesus saves, confirming the particularity of His redemptive work.
Scripture References: Matthew 1:21, John 17:9

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