What is the meaning of 1 John 5:10? Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within him “Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within him”. • Faith places the believer in direct possession of God’s own witness. John 3:36 says, “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life,” echoing that the evidence of life is already present. • The inward assurance is supplied by the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:16; 1 John 4:13). He confirms that Jesus is the Christ, the Savior, and that our standing with God is secure. • This inner testimony is not vague emotion; it is the settled conviction built on God’s revealed truth—His Word is “truth” (John 17:17). Whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar “Whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar”. • Unbelief is not neutral; it is a deliberate rejection of God’s sworn statement about His Son. Numbers 23:19 affirms God cannot lie; denying His word accuses Him of falsehood. • John 3:18 warns that “whoever does not believe stands condemned already,” underscoring that disbelief is active rebellion, not mere indecision. • Titus 1:2 reminds us eternal life rests on “God, who cannot lie.” To reject His testimony is to brand His character as untrustworthy. Because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given about His Son “Because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given about His Son”. • God’s testimony concerning Jesus is multilayered: – The Father’s audible voice at Jesus’ baptism and transfiguration (Matthew 3:17; 17:5). – The works Jesus performed (John 5:36). – The written prophetic witness of Scripture (John 5:39). – The resurrection, confirmed by many eyewitnesses (Acts 2:32). • Hebrews 2:3-4 stresses that this salvation “was confirmed to us by those who heard” and authenticated by signs and wonders. Rejecting such comprehensive evidence leaves no excuse. • The crux of faith or unbelief rests not on secondary issues but on the Father’s own declaration about His Son. summary Belief receives God’s internal witness, bringing assurance and life. Unbelief rejects that witness, effectively calling God a liar and forfeiting the life He freely offers. 1 John 5:10 draws a sharp line: trust God’s testimony about His Son and enjoy the certainty He provides, or deny it and stand in opposition to the God who always speaks truth. |
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