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How do we know eternal life is a gift from God?

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Eternal life is presented in Scripture as a gift from God, not earned through works, but received through faith in Christ.

The doctrine of eternal life is integral to the understanding of salvation within sovereign grace theology. John 17 elucidates that Jesus has the authority to give eternal life to all whom the Father has given Him. This eternal life is characterized as having no beginning or end and is found solely in Christ, illustrating that it is a gracious gift rather than an achievement based on our actions. The notion that eternal life can be lost contradicts its very nature, as John 10:28 affirms that once given, it cannot be taken away. Thus, eternal life is affirmed as a promise rooted in God's grace and the finished work of Jesus, ensuring the believer's security.
Scripture References: John 17:2-3, John 10:28, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16, Romans 6:23, Matthew 19:16-22, Romans 11:7, Romans 7:18, John 17:2, John 6:37, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 5:18, John 10:28-29

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