These things have I written unto you
*that believe on the name of the Son of God;
a) that ye may know that ye have eternal life,
b) and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
1 John 5:13
a) was to point them towards the path to salvation
b) was to strengthen the faith they already had...to reinforce it
Q: What can the Church learn from this verse as a purpose for pastoral presentations to the flock?