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What does the Bible say about limited atonement?

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The doctrine of limited atonement asserts that Jesus died specifically for the elect, securing their salvation rather than making salvation merely possible for all.

The concept of limited atonement indicates that Christ's atoning sacrifice was intended specifically for the elect. In Ephesians 5:25, we see that Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her, which underlines that His death was for a chosen group. The New Testament reinforces this in John 10:11, where Jesus proclaims Himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep. This highlights the specific and effective nature of His sacrifice—you can tell the intent of the atonement by the outcome it produces. If His death was meant for everyone, but not all are saved, it suggests a contradiction in the effectiveness of Christ's work. Therefore, limited atonement teaches that Jesus' sacrificial death purposefully secured the salvation of those chosen by God.
Scripture References: Ephesians 5:25, John 10:11, John 10:15, Ephesians 1:4, John 6:37, Romans 9:15-16, Matthew 1:21, Isaiah 53:8, Hebrews 9:12, Hebrews 10:14, John 10:28, Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 5:18, Isaiah 53:10, Exodus 30:11-16, Romans 3:25, John 6:37-40, Romans 9:6-8, Ephesians 5:25-26, Romans 8:30, Hebrews 10, Acts 20:28, Mark 10:45, Romans 8:28-30, Isaiah 53:6, Psalm 49:8, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Luke 18:13, Galatians 3:13, Isaiah 53:10-12, John 10:14-15, Romans 5:11, Matthew 20:28, Romans 3:24, Ephesians 1:7, John 6:39, John 10:14-16, Hebrews 2:17, Ephesians 5:25-32, Romans 5:19, John 6:37-39, John 6:44

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