I was recently summoned for jury duty and went through the jury selection process. During the proceedings, one of the lawyers explained the principle of 'beyond reasonable doubt'. I learned that there is no legal definition for that principle so its meaning for a jury is explained by relating it to other standards of evidence such as 'perponderance of the evidence' or 'clear and convincing proof'. It is purposely the most difficult standard for a prosecutor to meet in establishing grounds for guilt. One source I looked at said "the phrase is fraught with uncertainty as to meaning".
There are many things about which we are and can be uncertain and the consequences would be quite insignificant. But the Bible addresses something about which we can be absolutely certain; something that has far reaching implications.
John writes to his readers, "My purpose in writing is simply this: that you who believe in God's Son will know beyond the shadow of a doubt that you have eternal life, the reality and not the illusion."
1 John 5:13 (MSG)
Everything John has said up to this point is so that his fellow followers of Jesus can be certain that they have eternal life; "beyond the shadow of a doubt". In one sense, John is saying that we can be sure that we are spiritually bullet-proof in terms of our standing with God because of Jesus Christ; not just for this life but for all eternity! Spiritually bullet-proof means that we can have the confidence to come to God with anything and to obey with courage anything and everything He says without fear of the outcome. Read 1 John 5:13-21 and start living the bullet-proof life beyond the shadow of a doubt. It's the most exciting life anyone can live!
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Thanks Don, your words are inspiring and encouraging for the place God has me right now!!!!
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