How can I have eternal life?
Believe in Jesus Christ for the life he promises. Eternal life is a gift. You do not earn it by being good.
Read the Bible:
John 6:47 and Ephesians 2:8-9.
Simple Bible Questions
These short answers explain a Free Grace view. They are study help, not Bible text. Open each passage to read the words of Scripture. In the reader, you can choose WEB or KJV. The Bible text does not change when you use Reading Help.
Can I know now that I have eternal life?
Yes. Jesus says the person who believes has eternal life. His promise is the reason for assurance. Your feelings may change, but his promise does not.
Read the Bible:
John 5:24 and 1 John 5:13.
Can I lose eternal life?
In the Free Grace view, no. Jesus calls it eternal life. He says his sheep will never perish. Believers can fail and still need correction. But their failure does not cancel his gift.
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Do good works save me?
No. God saves by grace through faith, not as a payment for works. Good works matter. They can help other people and honor God. They are not the price of eternal life.
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What is repentance?
Repentance means a change of mind or direction. Bible passages use the word in different settings. Free Grace readers disagree on some details. This site does not make a promise to stop all sin a separate payment for eternal life.
Read the Bible:
Acts 20:21 and Luke 15.
Why should a believer obey Jesus?
Not to buy or keep eternal life. We obey because we love him. Obedience helps others and is part of growing as his disciple. Our choices still have real results.
Read the Bible:
John 14:15 and Ephesians 2:10.
What if a Bible passage is hard to understand?
Read the whole chapter. Look at who is speaking and who is listening. Compare the passage with clear promises of eternal life. You can also use the reader's study notes or ask a question. AI answers can be wrong, so check them against Scripture.
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