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What does the Bible say about who Jesus died for?

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The Bible teaches that Jesus laid down His life specifically for His sheep, not for all people without exception.

In John 10:14-16, Jesus explicitly states that He lays down His life for the sheep, indicating a specific group that He knows and identifies with. This reflects the sovereign grace view that Christ's atonement is limited to those whom God has chosen, rather than a universal redemption that includes everyone. The distinction between 'sheep' and 'goats' further illustrates this point, as not all are called by the Shepherd, and only those given to Him by the Father will ultimately be saved (John 10:26).
Scripture References: John 10:14-16, John 10:26, Romans 5:8, Romans 3:10, Hebrews 2:9, John 10:11, John 10:14-18, John 1:29, John 10:29, Romans 5:6, John 10:15, John 10:11-18, Acts 20:28, Ephesians 5:25

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