If Christ says He doesn't pray for all the world, but only for those whom God has given Him, then who are we to deny such a distinction exists?
Sadly, many Christians don't realize they are doing the devil's work by believing in unlimited atonement because it actually dumbs down the grace of God into a mere influence, instead of our only means of resuscitation by the Holy Spirit, according to the will of God.
Amen and amen! What a glorious prayer that is, such comfort to the redeemed. “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
“My favorite verses supporting particular redemption are those spoken by Christ in John 17.”
One of my favorites as well. Indisputable.