How do we know that Christ's prayer for unity is effective?
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Christ’s prayer for unity is effective because God always fulfills His purposes, ensuring that His true followers will be one.
In John 17:20-21, Jesus declares His intention to pray not only for His disciples but also for those who will believe in Him through their message, affirming that they all may be one. This assurance of oneness stems from the belief that God will accomplish what He intends. As Romans 8:30 illustrates, those whom He has justified will also be glorified, reflecting God’s promise that no believer will fall out of this divine unity. The spiritual union established by God guarantees that all true believers, despite their struggles, will ultimately realize this oneness, demonstrating the power and effectiveness of Christ’s intercessory prayer.
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