Resting in Christ is vital because salvation is through grace, not by works, and is based on faith in Him alone (Romans 4:5).
Resting in Christ as the sole source of salvation is foundational to Reformed theology, emphasizing that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone. As highlighted in Romans 4:5, faith is credited as righteousness apart from works. This means that no amount of good deeds or religious activity can earn salvation. Instead, believers must look entirely to Christ’s atoning work, resting in His righteousness rather than their own. This reliance on Christ ensures that they are accepted in the Beloved, which is God's assurance of eternal life and acceptance on the Day of Judgment.
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