I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life.
How do you reconcile your interpretation of this verse with the following?
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.
I don't.
Apples and oranges.What's hard to understand about REMAINING in Jesus versus doubting whether He has given you Eternal Life?