John 4th reason - DB

These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life. 1John 5:13

The fourth reason John gives for writing this epistle is that we might know we have eternal life. There is nothing more important than knowing beyond a doubt we are saved.

My salvation is not secured by my feelings although there is a good feeling to being saved. It is not secured by my works although we are called to do the works of God. My salvation is secured by His Word. His Word says I am saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

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