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How do we know Jesus is the source of eternal life?

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Jesus claimed to be the sovereign source of eternal life, given authority over all flesh to grant it to those chosen by the Father (John 17:2).

According to John 17:2, Jesus declared that He has been given power over all flesh to give eternal life to 'as many as thou hast given him.' This establishes Him as the sovereign source of eternal life. The authority is dual: it's both the right and might to grant life to the chosen. This doesn't imply a limitation but accentuates the grace in the selection, affirming that eternal life is a gift from Christ to His elect, thus underscoring His central role in salvation and the divine plan.
Scripture References: John 17:2, 1 John 1:2, John 14:6, 1 John 5:11-12, John 4:14, John 6:35, John 5:39-40, Colossians 1:16-17

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