Bible Verses About "What Is Limited Atonement"
Limited atonement is the doctrine that Christ's sacrificial death was intended to effectively and specifically secure the salvation of the elect.
Limited atonement is the doctrine that Christ's sacrificial death was intended to effectively and specifically secure the salvation of the elect.
"I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep." — John 10:14-15 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Limited Atonement?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep."
"And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins."
"And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;"
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