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What authority do preachers have to promise eternal life to believers?

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Preachers have authority to promise eternal life based on God's command and the character of Christ's redemptive work.

Preachers promise eternal life to believers based on the divine command found in 1 John 3:23, which instructs us to believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ. Additionally, this promise is undergirded by the very nature of God, who is merciful and desires that none perish. The assurance of salvation is rooted in Christ's own mission, as stated in Luke 19:10, 'For the Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.' Therefore, preachers declare this promise with confidence, knowing it aligns with God's character and His will for salvation.
Scripture References: 1 John 3:23, Luke 19:10

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