No. Two different things. I can be sure that God's grace is permanent and forever, but that does not mean I am assured of receiving it. I have accepted Christ and I believe I am saved, but I'm not one to be completely assured of it until my race is run and my life on earth is done. I know God's promise is true, but I'm also highly motivated to do right and to stay on the path. Pardon me for jumping in, and please don't be offended, but this statement sounds remarkably Catholic to me. Your faith is in Christ who has redeemed you...your faith is not in your faith.
"Pardon me for jumping in, and please don't be offended, but this statement sounds remarkably Catholic to me. Your faith is in Christ who has redeemed you...your faith is not in your faith." I'm sorry, but I'm not sure I understand your point. If it is that my faith is elsewhere than Christ, I assure not. My faith is in Christ.
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