Our Assurance

1 John 5:11-13 teaches that eternal life is a free gift from God, exclusively found in Jesus Christ, not in human effort. It highlights that having a relationship with the Son (Jesus) equals having eternal life, while rejecting Him means lacking that life. John wrote these verses to give believers assurance and confidence in their salvation.

Key Takeaways from 1 John 5:11-13:

• The Gift and Location of Life (v. 11): Eternal life is not earned but given by God. The source of this life is entirely contained within Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
• The Divider of Humanity (v. 12): There are two, and only two, groups of people: those who have the Son (and therefore have life) and those who do not have the Son (and lack life). "Having the Son" implies a personal relationship and faith in Him.
• The Purpose of Assurance (v. 13): John writes this so that believers "may know" they have eternal life. This is a "know-so" salvation, not a "hope-so" salvation. It is designed to foster confidence in their faith in the name of the Son of God