Why is it important to hold to Christ alone for salvation?

The danger of relying on anything other than Christ is articulated throughout the sermon, emphasizing that faith, works, or even confession are not the way. For instance, while good works are a proper response to salvation, they cannot save us (2 Timothy 1:9). The moment we place our trust in anything besides Christ, we risk losing sight of the true Gospel. Authentic faith acknowledges that it all comes down to Christ—His sacrifice, His righteousness, and His sufficiency. This is the bedrock of the Reformed doctrine of salvation, echoing the necessity of grace operating through faith alone.