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A Specific and Secure Promise
Commentators emphasize that eternal life is a specific promise from God, not a vague hope. This promise is exclusively for those who believe in Jesus Christ and hold fast to the truth about Him. As Albert Barnes notes, no promise of heaven is made for worldly status, talent, or wealth, providing a secure foundation for faith that transcends earthly circumstances.
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1 John
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Albert Barnes
On 1 John 2:25
18th Century
Theologian
And this is the promise that He has promised us, even eternal life. This is evidently added to encourage them in adhering to the truths wh…
AT Robertson
On 1 John 2:25
And this is the promise (κα αυτη εστιν η επαγγελια). See 1:5 for the same idiom with αγγελια (message). This is the only instance …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 John 2:18–28
19th Century
Bishop
[8] THE MANIFESTATIONS OF DARKNESS (1 John 2:18–28).
[a] Signs by which they should know the forerunners of the las…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 John 2:25
19th Century
Preacher
And this is the promise that he has promised us, even eternal life.
Let those who want them have these novelties, these constant ch…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 John 2:25
What is promised in the Gospel is the everlasting knowledge of Father and Son (). It is a promise the community has already received. Eternal life …
John Gill
On 1 John 2:25
17th Century
Pastor
And this is the promise that he has promised us
Either God the Father, who is that God that cannot lie, who in the c…
Matthew Henry
On 1 John 2:24–29
17th Century
Minister
The truth of Christ, abiding in us, is a means to sever from sin, and unites us to the Son of God (John 15:3, 4). What value should we …