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How does limited atonement relate to God's love?

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Limited atonement illustrates that God's love is directed specifically towards His elect.

The relation between limited atonement and God's love is crucial in understanding the depth of salvation. Scripture reveals that God's love is not universally distributed but is particular to His elect. As stated in 1 John 4:10, 'Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.' This declaration underscores that God's love and Christ's sacrificial atonement are intertwined; both are directed toward a specific people who are both the recipients of His love and the beneficiaries of Christ's atoning work. Thus, if the atonement is limited to the elect, then God's love is also expressed uniquely toward them, reinforcing the biblical truth about unconditional election and grace.
Scripture References: 1 John 4:10, Romans 9:13, Ephesians 1:4-5

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Limited Atonement
Don Fortner · Aug 15, 2017
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