How do we know the doctrine of self-denial is true?
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The doctrine of self-denial is validated through scripture, especially in the teachings of the Apostle Paul who emphasizes that true salvation cannot come from our works.
We affirm the doctrine of self-denial through Paul’s teaching in Philippians 3, where he illustrates his own transformation from a works-based righteousness to identifying all his prior achievements as loss for the sake of Christ. This is echoed throughout scripture, particularly in Romans 3:20, which states that by works of the law no flesh will be justified. The consistent biblical message is that self-salvation undermines the grace of God, and only through acknowledging our desperate need for Christ can we truly understand what it means to deny ourselves.
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