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Why is Christ alone the source of assurance for believers?

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Christ alone is the source of assurance because He fulfills the law and provides redemption through His sacrificial death.

The assurance of a believer's salvation rests solely in Christ because He is the fulfillment of God’s law and the ultimate sacrifice for sin (Galatians 3:13-14). The Gospel teaches that no one can achieve righteousness through the law, thus highlighting the necessity of faith in Christ's redemptive work. This assurance is not contingent on human actions but is rooted in the identity and total sufficiency of Christ, who has accomplished salvation for His people. The believer's confidence lies in the grace of God, knowing that they are accepted in the Beloved, fully redeemed and justified by faith.
Scripture References: Galatians 3:13-14, Ephesians 1:6-7, John 14:6

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Full Assurance
Wayne Boyd · Aug 10, 2016
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Joshua

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