Jack Hibbs : How To Know You Have Eternal Life

The Promise of Eternal Life: Living in the Light of God’s Assurance

Friend, did you know that God doesn’t want you to wonder whether you have eternal life — He wants you to know it? The Bible tells us we can live with full confidence that eternal life is ours through Jesus Christ. Just as a child rests securely in the love of a good father, God wants His children to find that same peace in Him — knowing that when our time on earth ends, we step straight into His presence.

This isn’t wishful thinking. It’s a truth anchored in Scripture. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” Because we are sinners, Jesus came in human flesh to die in our place. No ordinary man could take away our sins — only God Himself could do that. The gospel is simple: repent and believe. When we trust in Christ’s death and resurrection, we are justified — made right with God — and given the assurance of salvation.

Justification happens in a moment, but from there begins a lifelong journey of sanctification — the process by which God’s Spirit shapes us more and more into the image of Jesus. Sometimes it feels slow. We might look at ourselves and wonder if we’re truly growing. Yet, just as children grow without noticing, so too does our spiritual maturity take shape quietly under the steady hand of the Holy Spirit. One day, God will reveal how far we’ve come — and we’ll see the beauty of what His grace has done in us.

And then comes graduation day — when we outgrow these earthly bodies and step into eternity. For those in Christ, death is not an end but a doorway. The Bible says, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” While this world mourns, heaven rejoices, for the believer has come home.

Maybe you’ve been putting off surrendering your life to God, saying, “I’ll do it tomorrow.” But tomorrow rarely comes. Like St. Augustine once cried, “Tomorrow, and tomorrow… when will I be free from the urges that hurt me?” The truth is, we cannot free ourselves. Only Jesus can. He alone can deliver us from the sins that weigh us down and give us a new heart and a new beginning.

This world offers many false paths — philosophies, crystals, and self-enlightenment — but none of them bring true peace. The peace Jesus gives is not an illusion; it’s real, deep, and eternal. It’s the peace that sustains you through storms and lifts your eyes toward heaven.

Friend, the night is almost over. The dawn of eternity is near. Whether we meet Him in the rapture or through the door of death, for believers, the outcome is the same — we go home. So cast off the works of darkness. Throw off anything that drags your soul down. Put on the armor of light. Pray through every temptation and call on the name of Jesus — for every time you do, light overcomes darkness.

Christ has given us the armor we need: the helmet of salvation, the breastplate of righteousness, the belt of truth, the shield of faith, and the sword of the Spirit. Walk in them daily. Live in His light. Love one another as He has loved you.

Because Jesus not only purchased your forgiveness — He bought your ticket to paradise. Not just two tickets, but countless ones, for all who will believe. All you must do is look to Him. As the prophet said, “Look unto the Lord and be saved, all you ends of the earth.”

So today, open your eyes. Let go of the shame, the sin, the struggle. Give it all to Him, and put on the armor of light. For those who belong to Christ, this world is the closest we’ll ever be to hell. And for those who don’t yet know Him, this world is the closest they’ll ever be to heaven.

Choose life. Choose Him.