Pray the Word with David Platt Eternal Life (1 John 5:13)
Dec 14, 2025
Explore the assurance of eternal life found in 1 John 5:13. David Platt emphasizes living without doubt and confidently embracing faith in Jesus. He highlights the urgency of sharing the gospel, especially to the 3 billion people who haven't heard it yet. The episode includes inspiring prayers for boldness in evangelism and praises for the gift of salvation. Listeners are encouraged to get involved with impactful projects that aim to spread the message where it's needed most.
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Certainty Of Eternal Life
- 1 John 5:13 affirms believers can know they have eternal life now.
- David Platt emphasizes this assurance rests on trusting Jesus, not on works.
Sharing Gospel In An Uber
- David Platt shares how he often asks people, 'If something tragic were to happen to you today, do you know that you would go to heaven?'
- Their answers usually reveal reliance on works, which he counters with 1 John 5:13.
Live In Confident Assurance
- Live confidently in the assurance of eternal life rather than doubting or wondering.
- Base that confidence on faith in Jesus alone, not on your deeds or moral comparisons.