Why is eternal salvation important for Christians?
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Eternal salvation assures believers of their justified status before God, anchoring their hope in His unchanging nature.
Eternal salvation is paramount for Christians as it guarantees that justification before God is irreversible and everlasting. Since God is unchanging, our standing before Him must also be secured for all time; if our salvation were not eternal, it could be altered or lost due to our actions or sin. Ephesians 1:12 emphasizes that faith and trust in Christ lead to the assurance of salvation, routed in the eternal purpose of God that existed before creation. This truth protects believers from despair and fosters greater dependence on God's grace rather than on their merit. Therefore, the notion of eternal salvation motivates Christians to rest in God's promise, live in gratitude, and express their faith through love and good works in obedience to God’s calling.
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