Assurance of salvation comes from confidence in Christ's finished work rather than relying on personal feelings or performance.
Many individuals struggle with assurance of salvation by mistakenly looking inward for evidence, which often leads to doubt and fear. Assurance is found through confidence in Christ’s finished work on the cross and not in our subjective feelings or perceived shortcomings. Romans 8:1 tells us that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, reminding us that our standing before God is secured by His grace and not our performance. Understanding the fullness of the mystery of the gospel—that all our hope lies in Christ—leads to a settled confidence, persuading us of our salvation. It is essential to rest in the mercies of God, appreciating that our assurance is rooted in His promises and the nature of His character, who cannot fail.
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