As we examine this next section of Scripture in First John, we notice a repeating concept throughout this passage—the idea of testifying or testi­mony. Realizing the varied definitions and understandings of this word, we see in the primary definition of “testimony” that it is a “firsthand authentication of a fact.” This is the type of testimony we see hear in John’s first letter—a firsthand authentication of the fact of who Jesus is and what Jesus has done. We have a choice today—we can either believe the testimony of God and receive eternal life or don’t—it’s that simple.