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Yes, scripture support for Christ's mission on behalf of man.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16.
I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. John 6:51.
To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 2 Cor 5:19.
And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:2.
These verses deal with Christ's mission on behalf of man. The word "world" here refers to human beings, the human race being the object of God's love and benevolence. This does not mean that god loves every single individual ever born, nor does it mean Christ imparts spiritual life to every person.
If it was meant for the whole world, every individual, why didn't Jesus pray for everyone? I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine. John 17:9.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16.
I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. John 6:51.
To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 2 Cor 5:19.
And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:2.
These verses deal with Christ's mission on behalf of man. The word "world" here refers to human beings, the human race being the object of God's love and benevolence. This does not mean that god loves every single individual ever born, nor does it mean Christ imparts spiritual life to every person.
If it was meant for the whole world, every individual, why didn't Jesus pray for everyone? I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine. John 17:9.