These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. - 1 John 5:13
How is faith confirmed and strengthened? How is faith increased? Even by having the person and work, the office and power of our Lord Jesus Christ preached and explained to us again and again. Eternal life is to be found nowhere but in Christ; and in order for those who are already in Christ to have assurance of their interest in him and to grow in grace and faith, the pastor is to magnify over and over again the glorious gospel of his blood and righteousness. These things are written not only to encourage sinners to believe on Christ and come to him, but these things are written to confirm the faith of those who do believe and to give them confidence and assurance of God's love and mercy to them in our Redeemer.
Henry Mahan
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