Believers can be assured of their salvation by resting in the sufficiency of Christ's righteousness and grace.
Assurance of salvation stems from the understanding that it is God who saves and keeps His elect. In Romans 8:38-39, Paul assures us that nothing can separate us from the love of God, affirming that once we are in Christ, our salvation is secure. This assurance is not based on personal feelings or fluctuating performances, but on the objective truth of Christ's finished work on the cross. By trusting in His righteousness and clinging to the promises of Scripture, believers can remain confident in their eternal standing before God. Therefore, self-examination should lead us to Christ, focusing on our reliance upon His grace rather than our own actions.
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