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What does the Bible say about who first trusted in Christ?

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The Bible indicates that it was the Father who first trusted in Christ, entrusting all believers to Him for salvation.

In Ephesians 1:12, Paul states that those who first trusted in Christ are to the praise of His glory. This phrase signifies that the Father had a confident expectation in the Son's ability to save. The term 'first trusted' translates from a unique Greek word meaning 'before hoped' or 'hoped beforehand,' and points to the Father’s entrustment of the salvation of His elect to Christ, who upheld that trust perfectly. This foundational hope underlines the assurance we have in our salvation, as Christ is fully trustworthy in representing us before the Father.
Scripture References: Ephesians 1:12, John 6:37-39, John 10:27-29, John 17:2-24

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