What Does John Mean When He Says, “Passed From Death Unto Life” in 1 John 3 and in John 5. Does He Mean exactly the same thing in both contexts?

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What Does John Mean When He Says, “Passed From Death Unto Life” in 1 John 3 and in John 5. Does He Mean exactly the same thing in both contexts?

October 20, 2022 1 Jn 3:13-14, Abiding, Abundant, Assurance, context, Death, Experiential Truth, Jn 5:24, Life, Passed, Positional Truth

Welcome to Grace in Focus Radio. Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering questions from our listeners. Today, they will be responding to a question regarding 1 John 3:13-14. What does the phrase “passed from death unto life” mean in this passage? The guys will compare this phrase to John 5:24, and draw out the distinction between positional truths and experiential truths. In addition, we will hear the differences between these passages in light of the conditions required in each passage. You won’t want to miss the discussion!

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