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None but Christ

John Warburton 1 min read
#Faith Alone #Grace #Soteriology
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John Warburton 1 min read
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What does the Bible say about finding refuge in Christ?

The Bible teaches that Christ is the only true refuge and righteousness for believers.

The Scriptures emphasize that Jesus Christ offers the sole refuge for believers, and that dependence upon anything else is futile. In times of need, when one looks to Christ for righteousness and salvation, they find assurance in His perfect fulfillment of the law and His atoning sacrifice. The Holy Spirit works in believers to strip away false dependencies, leading them to rest wholly in Christ. This truth is underscored in passages such as Romans 8:37, which asserts that believers are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

Romans 8:37

How do we know salvation in Christ is sufficient?

Salvation in Christ is sufficient as it is secured by His perfect sacrifice and righteousness.

The sufficiency of salvation in Christ is grounded in His complete work on the cross, where He atoned for the sins of His people. He is the only one who can fulfill the righteous demands of God's law, providing a perfect righteousness that believers can cling to. This assurance is further supported by the transformative work of the Holy Spirit, who brings a deep conviction of sin and reveals the unmatchable grace found in Christ. Believers are invited to rest in Him alone, knowing that He has triumphed over sin and death. Scripture passages such as Ephesians 2:8-9 illustrate that salvation is a gift from God, not by works but by faith in Christ alone.

Ephesians 2:8-9

Why is trusting in Christ alone vital for Christians?

Trusting in Christ alone is vital as He is the sole source of hope for righteousness and salvation.

Trusting in Christ alone is essential for Christians, as it acknowledges that no other source can provide the righteousness and salvation we need for eternity. This trust strips away any reliance on personal merit or external factors, leading to the realization that only through Christ's shed blood can we be reconciled to God. Believers are encouraged to recognize that any attempt to add to Christ undermines the sufficiency of His work. This is reflected in Romans 10:9-10, which speaks to the necessity of confessing Jesus as Lord with wholehearted trust in Him for salvation.

Romans 10:9-10

     Have you any other rock but Christ? I do not ask you, whether you have a feeling enjoyment of it? I know you will rejoice in Jesus when the Holy Spirit enables you. But have you any other refuge? Can you go into eternity, resting upon any other rock but the Lord Jesus Christ? Have you any other righteousness but His? Can you lean upon, desire, or want any other than Christ's righteousness? 'No,' says the soul, None but Christ! None but Christ! Bless your poor heart, then, you shall have it as sure as God has wrought the desire in your conscience, and brought you to trust alone in Jesus for refuge, righteousness, and salvation, by stripping you of all false props and dependencies. Such a soul as this will trust in the Lord, overcome all opposition, and be more than a conqueror through Him that hath loved him.

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