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    It is not the case that Classical Reformed theology, following Calvin, holds that God's salvific will is particular, not universal, making 'desiring all to be saved' theologically contested.

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    • 1.1 Tim 2:3-4 and 2 Pet 3:9 explicitly state God desires all to be saved; rejecting this requires dismissing clear scriptural testimony as theologically secondary.
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    • 2.God's will can be legitimately distinguished (revealed vs. secret, precept vs. decree); universal salvific desire can coexist with particular election without logical contradiction.
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    • 3.Particular election concerning God's knowledge of outcomes differs from God lacking desire for universal salvation; the former doesn't necessitate the latter.
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    • 1.God's immutable decrees reflect His sovereignty; particular election logically requires particular non-election, making universal salvific will incoherent.
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    • 2.Scripture passages (John 6:37-39, Eph 1:4-5) describe God choosing a specific people, suggesting salvific will targets the elect, not humanity universally.
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    • 3.If God truly desired all to be saved and is omnipotent, universal salvation would occur; its non-occurrence suggests God's salvific will is not universal.
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