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How do we know Jesus is the true Christ?

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Jesus is the true Christ as He fulfills the biblical criteria set forth in Scripture, being the elect head of His elect body.

The assurance that Jesus is the true Christ is anchored in the authoritative claims of Scripture. According to John 10, Jesus explicitly identifies Himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep, which denotes both His sacrifice and His authority over God’s elect. Furthermore, 1 John 4:2-3 provides a crucial test for discerning the true Christ, emphasizing the necessity of acknowledging Jesus as having come in the flesh. Those who do not confess this fundamental truth are warned to be wary of antichrist figures. Therefore, holding to Christ's unique election and atoning work assures us that He indeed is the true Savior who guarantees eternal life.
Scripture References: John 10, 1 John 4:2-3, Daniel 9:24, John 3:16, Romans 8:32, John 7:40-42, Matthew 21:4-5, Zechariah 9:9, Romans 1:2-4, Matthew 16:17, Hebrews 1, John 14:6, John 10:11, John 5:21

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