Am wondering if Calvin is being misunderstood? I say this for this reason...
now, remember...I don’t follow doctrines of anyone.
www.reasonabletheology.com
limited atonement:
Calvinism is distinctive in that it teaches Jesus’ death on the cross did not merely make salvation possible for those who choose to receive it, but that it made salvation definite for those who have been elected by God. For this reason, many prefer to refer to this doctrine as Definite Atonement, as there is nothing limited about the power or effectiveness of Christ’s atoning sacrifice. His sacrifice is completely
sufficient to save sinners, but it is made
definiteonly for those who God has chosen.
Remember, Jesus only chose 12 to be disciples.
When Jesus taught eat my flesh, drink my blood to His followers.....many turned away from Him. But, after His resurrection and Pentecost occurred, thousands were born again and Spirit filled.
So we see both those who make a choice, and those that were chosen. There’s something about the Sons of God singing for joy in the OT. For some reason I’m thinking there’s a connection but can’t put my finger on why yet.
Perhaps it would be better to look at writings close?