We know we have eternal life if we have received Christ and believe in Him as our Savior (1 John 5:12).
The assurance of eternal life comes through faith in Jesus Christ, as articulated in 1 John 5:12, which states that he who has the Son has life. To truly possess eternal life is to have a personal relationship with Christ characterized by love, trust, and obedience. It’s not merely about agreeing with certain doctrines but about experiencing the transforming power of God through His Word, regeneration by the Holy Spirit, and the ongoing revelation of Christ in our lives. Therefore, genuine faith and knowledge of Christ are integral to knowing we possess eternal life.
Scripture References:
1 John 5:12, John 17:3, 1 John 5:13
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