What practical steps affirm our faith in the Son for eternal life? Anchoring Our Confidence in 1 John 5:12 “Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.” Recognize Life Is Found in Jesus Alone • John 14:6 declares, “I am the way and the truth and the life.” • Acts 4:12 reminds us, “There is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” By embracing the exclusivity of Christ, we rest securely in the promise of eternal life. Practical Steps That Affirm Our Faith • Confess Christ daily – “If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9-10) • Abide in His Word – “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31-32) • Obey out of love – “Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me.” (John 14:21) • Stay in fellowship – “Let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together.” (Hebrews 10:24-25) • Remember the gospel in communion – “Do this in remembrance of Me.” (1 Corinthians 11:24-26) • Walk in the light and confess sin – “If we walk in the light… the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7-9) • Serve in practical love – “Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” (1 John 3:18) • Guard against idols – “Little children, keep yourselves from idols.” (1 John 5:21) • Listen to the Spirit’s witness – “The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” (Romans 8:16) Seeing the Fruit of Eternal Life Today • Peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7) • Growing love for God and neighbor (Matthew 22:37-39) • Endurance under trial (James 1:2-4) • Joy anchored beyond circumstances (1 Peter 1:8) Living Expectantly • “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; no one can snatch them out of My hand.” (John 10:28) • “There is laid up for me the crown of righteousness… to all who have loved His appearing.” (2 Timothy 4:8) By clinging to the Son, practicing these simple, Spirit-empowered steps, and watching for the fruit He produces, we affirm our faith and live in the fullness of the eternal life already secured for us. |
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