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

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Eternal life is firmly established as a gift from God, as stated in 1 John 5:11-12, which asserts that life is found in His Son.

The notion of eternal life being a gift is foundational in Christian theology. In 1 John 5:11-12, it is declared, 'And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.' This highlights that eternal life is not something achieved through human effort but rather bestowed by God's grace. Throughout Scripture, it is clear that salvation and eternal life are rooted in God’s sovereign choosing and His grace, which affirms the doctrine of TULIP, particularly the 'U' for unconditional election.
Scripture References: 1 John 5:11-12, 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, 1 John 5:11, Ephesians 1:4-5, John 10:28-29

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