Christ Died for His People—Particular Redemption (Chapter 8, Paragraph 5)

“The Lord Jesus, by His perfect obedience and sacrifice of Himself…”

This echoes the previous paragraph: Christ's redemptive work is grounded in two aspects—His perfect life (active obedience) and His sin-bearing death (passive obedience). Together, they form a complete and sufficient salvation.

“…which He through the eternal Spirit once offered up unto God…”

Hebrews 9:14 teaches that Christ “through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God.” This offering was not merely human suffering—it was divine self-sacrifice, an act of the Triune God. Christ's obedience was empowered and carried out in perfect unity with the Spirit and the Father.

“…hath fully satisfied the justice of God…”

God is holy and just—He cannot overlook sin. But in Christ’s death, divine justice was fully satisfied. The penalty of the law was paid. The wrath of God was poured out and exhausted. Isaiah 53:11 says, “By His knowledge shall the Righteous One, My Servant, make many to be accounted righteous, and He shall bear their iniquities.”

“…procured reconciliation…”

This is the fruit of satisfaction. Romans 5:10 says we were “reconciled to God by the death of His Son.” No longer enemies, we are now at peace with God, adopted as sons and daughters.

“…and purchased an everlasting inheritance in the kingdom of heaven…”

Christ’s death not only removes guilt—it secures eternal glory. Hebrews 9:15 calls Him “the Mediator of a new covenant… so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance.” Our future is guaranteed because it has already been bought.

“…for all those whom the Father hath given unto Him.”

This phrase unmistakably affirms particular redemption (also called “definite atonement”). Christ died not to merely make salvation possible for all, but to actually redeem the elect—those given to Him by the Father (John 6:37–39; 17:2, 9). His work is not a general offer hoping for faith—it is an effectual act that brings faith.

Application for the Believer:

Rejoice in the certainty of your salvation! Christ did not die to make you redeemable—He died to redeem you. He did not spill His blood in vain, but to purchase His people. If you are in Christ, you can rest securely, knowing your salvation was accomplished, not merely offered. This truth humbles us and deepens our love for the Savior. It also fuels our assurance: no one for whom Christ died will be lost. Let your soul rest in His finished work. Proclaim it boldly, and live as one purchased by grace, belonging wholly to Him.