Do not miss the particularity of Christ’s atoning work on the cross. Heaven is rejoicing that He bought us “from every tribe and tongue and people and nation” (verse 9). This text does not say He redeemed everyone in every tribe, tongue, people, and nation. If that were so, the whole world would be saved. The fact is, a perfectly just God cannot require a double payment for the same sin. If Jesus has already paid the ransom for everyone’s sin at the cross, then no one would go to hell. If purchased