Our assurance comes from Scripture, which clearly states that salvation and acceptance with God are found in Christ alone.
The truth of being in Christ is substantiated in Scripture, particularly in passages like Romans 8:1, which declares, 'There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus.' Such statements are grounded in the work Christ accomplished in His life, death, and resurrection. For the believer, assurance is also found in the inward witness of the Holy Spirit, affirming that we are children of God and accepted in the Beloved. Our understanding of being in Christ is further reinforced by the unity we have with Him—'as He is, so are we in this world' (1 John 4:17).
Scripture References:
Romans 8:1, 1 John 4:17, Ephesians 2:13
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