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What does the Bible say about the propitiation of Christ in 1 John 2:2?

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1 John 2:2 states that Christ is the propitiation for our sins and not just for ours, but for the whole world, indicating a specific group of believers.

In 1 John 2:2, the Apostle John declares that Christ is the propitiation for our sins, signifying that He fulfills the requirements of justice for believers. The phrase 'and not for ours only but also for the whole world' refers to Gentile believers as well, contrasting them with Jewish believers. This understanding emphasizes that Christ's sacrificial death is efficacious specifically for those who believe, as evidenced by related passages like Romans 3:25 and Hebrews 2:17. Thus, while Christ's sacrifice can be broadly stated to include Gentiles, it does not extend to every person universally.
Scripture References: 1 John 2:1-2, Romans 3:25, Hebrews 2:17

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Appendix 4 - 1 John 2:2
Arthur W. Pink · Jun 25, 2011
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