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What does “passed from death to life” mean in 1 John 3:14?
In 1 John 3:14, we read this:
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death.
Is John saying that in order to receive eternal life, you need to love other Christians? Lots of other pastors and Bible scholars teach 1 John 3:14 in just this way, but is that really what John meant?
If so, then how can eternal life be received “by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone”?
If eternal life is also earned by making sure we love other people, then eternal life is partially earned by good works…
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