The Bible teaches that believers can have a double knowledge of God's salvation: understanding the ruin of humanity and the personal assurance of salvation.
In Isaiah 61:1-3, the double knowledge referred to is the profound understanding that every human being is ruined due to sin, yet at the same time, God has come into the world to save sinners, including you personally. This knowledge transforms a believer's outlook and offers great comfort, especially in times of personal distress or confusion. It emphasizes God's grace to those who feel their weight of guilt and shame, assuring them of His promise to redeem and elevate them.
This double understanding is crucial for Christians, as it brings both the realization of their unworthiness and the acknowledgment of God's unmerited grace towards them. When this truth is grasped, it leads to a joyous response in the believer's heart, encouraging them to rejoice in God's character and His salvific work. The promises in Scripture reveal that the more one acknowledges their sinfulness, the greater the joy that awaits them through His grace in Christ's righteousness.
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