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How do we know if we have eternal life according to 1 John?

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1 John provides assurance of eternal life to those who believe on the name of the Son of God.

The apostle John emphasizes assurance of eternal life throughout his epistle. In 1 John 5:13, he states that these things are written so that believers may know they have eternal life. This assurance is based on faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and recognizing what his sacrificial death accomplished. Believers are encouraged to trust in the promises of God, knowing that their acceptance and eternal security are grounded in Christ's righteousness and advocacy.
Scripture References: 1 John 5:13, 1 John 4:15

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