We know we have eternal life through our faith in Jesus Christ and His promises, which assure us of our salvation (1 John 2:25).
The assurance of eternal life comes from our faith in Jesus Christ, as indicated in 1 John 2:25, where the promise of eternal life is given to those who believe in Him. This assurance is not based on our works but on God's faithfulness and His fulfilled promises in Christ. John emphasizes this in 1 John 5:11-13, where he confirms that believers can know they have eternal life because they have put their faith in the Son of God. Knowing that Christ is just and faithful allows us to rest in the certainty of our salvation and the promise of life everlasting.
Scripture References:
1 John 2:25, 1 John 5:11-13, John 5:24, 1 John 5:12-13, 2 Corinthians 4:1-4, Romans 6:23, 1 John 5:13, Titus 3:7, Hebrews 6:19
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