How do we know our assurance is true?

True assurance is established on knowledge derived from God's Word and the understanding of Jesus Christ as the only mediator between God and man. Unlike Micah, who based his assurance on personal actions or a priest of his choosing, true believers find their confidence in what has been revealed in Scripture about Christ and His finished work of salvation. Assurance that rests on personal achievements is inherently flawed, as the assurance we seek comes from recognizing Christ's righteousness, not our own. In 1 John 5:13, believers are encouraged to know they have eternal life by believing in the name of the Son of God.