'Christ died for our sins' signifies that His sacrificial death was substitutionary, specifically for His elect rather than for all humanity.
'Christ died for our sins' reflects a profound truth that identifies who Christ's death effects: His people, the elect of God. Paul clarifies in his writings that Christ's atonement is limited to those whom God has chosen. The term 'our' is not universal but specifically denotes those destined for salvation, as indicated in Matthew 1:21: 'He shall save His people from their sins.' This understanding emphasizes that the death of Christ was purposeful, providing a true and complete atonement for the sins of the elect, rather than a general offer of salvation that leaves salvation in the hands of human choice. This gives believers the assurance of their standing before God, affirming that their sins have been wholly atoned for by the perfect sacrifice of Christ.
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