How do we know Christ's work on the cross is effective for our salvation?
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Acts 4:12 signifies that salvation is found only in Christ, highlighting His work on the cross as essential and sufficient.
The effectiveness of Christ's work on the cross is rooted in the biblical assertion that there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved (Acts 4:12). This singularity emphasizes that the atonement achieved by Christ alone reconciles us to God. His sacrifice addresses our sin in totality, as seen in Colossians 2:14, which states that our sins have been 'blotted out' and taken away by His death. This assurance is further confirmed through the Holy Spirit's work that grants us spiritual life and helps us to recognize the significance of Christ's completed work on our behalf.
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