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How do we know eternal life is through the Son of God?

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Eternal life is assured through faith in the Son, as affirmed in 1 John 5:13, which states that belief in Him grants the assurance of eternal life.

In 1 John 5:13, the Apostle John writes, '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.' This statement highlights the certainty and assurance that believers can have in their relationship with Christ. The cornerstone of sovereign grace theology is the assurance that salvation and eternal life come through faith in Jesus alone, not by personal merit or earthly deeds.

The concept of eternal life in Scripture is not simply a future hope but a current reality for those who believe. It is through the redemptive work of Christ that one moves from the state of being dead in trespasses and sins (Ephesians 2:1) to being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:5). This transformation is not contingent upon one’s own efforts but is entirely based on God's grace, evidence of which we see through the resurrection of Jesus, affirming His victory over death and the promise of eternal life for those united with Him.
Scripture References: 1 John 5:13, Ephesians 2:1, Ephesians 2:5

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What Is Life?
Paul Mahan · Oct 2, 2011
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