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How do we know salvation is certain?

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Salvation is certain because Christ died not to make it a possibility, but to ensure it for those chosen by Him.

The certainty of salvation is a foundational doctrine in sovereign grace theology. As affirmed in the message drawn from 2 Kings 3, the speaker emphasizes that Jesus Christ did not die to make salvation a mere possibility; rather, He died to secure it absolutely for His elect. This is rooted in the Scriptures, where we find promises that reflect God's unchanging nature. 2 Peter 3:9 states that the Lord is not willing that any of His chosen should perish, and Romans 8:30 confirms that those whom He predestined, He also called, justified, and glorified. Furthermore, the idea that 'all the promises of God in Christ are yes' (2 Corinthians 1:20) reinforces that those who are in Christ can rest assured of their salvation, as it is fully reliant upon His finished work, not our efforts.
Scripture References: 2 Kings 3, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 8:30, 2 Corinthians 1:20, 2 Thessalonians 2:13

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