En el sermón "¿Por quién murió Cristo?" predicado por Joel Coyoc, se aborda la doctrina de la expiación limitada desde una perspectiva bíblica, haciendo hincapié en la soberanía de Dios en la redención. Coyoc argumenta que Cristo murió específicamente por la iglesia y por aquellos escogidos por Dios antes de la fundación del mundo, refutando la idea de que Su muerte fue por todos y cada uno de los seres humanos. Utiliza un enfoque hermenéutico que involucra múltiples escrituras, como Efesios 5:25-26 y 2 Corintios 5:21, para mostrar que el sacrificio de Cristo se enfoca en un pueblo selecto. La implicación práctica y doctrinal es la paz y la seguridad que provienen de la comprensión de la elección incondicional de Dios y de Su propósito eterno en la salvación.
Key Quotes
“El Dios que se ha revelado en la palabra escrita y en la palabra viviente es un Dios que hace todo lo que ha determinado hacer.”
“Cristo murió por la iglesia, por los que fueron elegidos en Cristo desde antes de la fundación del mundo.”
“Dios no se propuso salvar a aquellos que están muriendo en sus pecados. Aquellos que se mantienen en resistir a la verdad del evangelio, sencillamente, Dios no tenía el propósito de que Cristo muriera por ellos.”
“La sangre del Señor Jesucristo fue derramada para lavar los pecados de Pablo, y es la razón por la que el apóstol Pablo... no podía seguir así.”
The Bible teaches that Christ died specifically for His church, the chosen people of God.
The Scripture is clear that Christ's death was intentional and purposeful. Ephesians 5:25-26 states that Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her. This reflects God's sovereign plan revealed in the Scriptures, showing that Christ's sacrifice was not ambiguous or general but was meant for a specific group of people—those chosen by God before the foundation of the world. As we examine passages like Romans 8:29-30 and 2 Corinthians 5:21, we see that the death of Christ is ultimately for the justification of the elect, ensuring their salvation and sanctification throughout their lives.
Ephesians 5:25-26, Romans 8:29-30, 2 Corinthians 5:21
The limited nature of Christ's sacrifice is evident in Scripture, indicating it was intended for the elect alone.
The doctrine of limited atonement asserts that Christ's death was specifically intended for the elect—those whom God predetermined to save. Scriptures like Matthew 1:21 affirm that Jesus came to save His people from their sins, while John 10:11 clarifies that He lays down His life for the sheep, not for all of humanity indiscriminately. Furthermore, understanding that God does all according to the counsel of His will (Ephesians 1:11) strengthens the argument that Christ's death was not a mere possibility for salvation for everyone, but a definite accomplishment for those God had chosen.
Matthew 1:21, John 10:11, Ephesians 1:11
It assures Christians of their specific redemption and God's sovereign grace in salvation.
Understanding that Christ died for the church and not for everyone universally is foundational for grasping the assurance of salvation. This doctrine affirms that God's grace is not arbitrary but purposeful, emphasizing His sovereign choice in salvation. The certainty that Christ's blood was shed intentionally for His people provides profound comfort and security to believers, knowing that their salvation is guaranteed by God's eternal decree. It eliminates any notion of chance or luck in redemption, pointing instead to a loving and intentional God who actively pursued His chosen ones.
Ephesians 5:25-26, John 10:15, Romans 8:30
God's sovereignty ensures that all He wills in salvation comes to pass without failure.
The sovereignty of God is a crucial aspect of the atonement, assuring us that His plans cannot be thwarted. Psalm 115:3 suggests that our God is in the heavens and He does whatever He pleases, which includes His choice of whom Christ would redeem. This perspective gives believers confidence that nothing occurs outside of God’s divine purpose, including the redemption of sinners. Since God's purpose cannot fail, the death of Christ guarantees that every person whom He intended to save will be brought to faith and ultimately justified.
Psalm 115:3, Ephesians 1:11, Romans 9:16
Various passages affirm that Christ's atonement was meant for God's chosen people, not universally.
The Scripture consistently depicts Christ's death as being for a particular people. For instance, Galatians 1:4 states that Christ gave Himself for our sins, emphasizing 'our' as a reference to believers specifically. Similarly, Ephesians 1:4-5 highlights that God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, demonstrating that His plan for salvation was enacted with the elect in mind. The distinction in Scripture between the ‘sheep’ and the ‘goats’ (Matthew 25:32) further illustrates that Christ's redemptive work specifically applies to those chosen for salvation, rather than to the entirety of humanity.
Galatians 1:4, Ephesians 1:4-5, Matthew 25:32
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