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How do we know that Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus had saving faith?

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Their eventual boldness in confessing Christ indicates their true saving faith.

Initially, both Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus exhibited cowardice and fear of the Jews, remaining secret disciples of Jesus. However, as demonstrated in John 19, they transition from secretive followers to bold confessors, which reflects the transformative nature of genuine saving faith. True saving faith is evidenced by both commitment and confession, where one commits their salvation to Christ wholly, as explained in Ephesians 2:8-9, and openly acknowledges Him as Lord. Their willingness to publicly identify with Christ through His burial signifies a work of grace in their hearts, moving from fear to courage, thereby demonstrating authentic faith that aligns with Reformed convictions.
Scripture References: John 19:38-42, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Timothy 1:12

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