Assurance and Good Works in the Three Forms of Unity
In "Assurance and Good Works in the Three Forms of Unity," Manuel Kuhs explores the relationship between assurance of salvation and good works as articulated in the Reformed confessions, particularly the Three Forms of Unity. He argues that assurance is an integral part of faith and is rooted in the doctrine of justification by faith alone, which allows believers to have confidence in their salvation regardless of their perceived holiness or good works. Kuhs critiques views that suggest assurance depends on mystical experiences or visible good works, asserting that such beliefs undermine the foundational Reformation principle that assurance comes solely through faith in Christ.
AssurAnce And Good Works in the Three Forms oF UniTy Manuel Kuhs Introduction And if the elect of God were deprived of this solid comfort, that they shall finally obtain the victory, and of this infallible pledge or earnest of eternal glory [in short, if they were deprived of assurance], they would be of all men the most miserable. Thus ends Canons V:10. It puts into most eloquent words the preciousness of the assurance of salvation to the child of God. When the child of God, who believes God's...