1 John 5:13 (NKJV)13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.

God is so faithful to give us the answers we are always looking for.  I see so many people that I visit with and when we talk about going to heaven I hear them say "I hope I go to heaven".  There is no hopeing, you can know because this verse tells us that, "that you may know that you have eternal life".  How do we know that we know?  According to verse 11 of this 5th chapter we see, "...God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son."  Believing in Jesus equals the greatest gift ever and that is eternal life in heaven with God.  As this verse states again, "these things were written for those who believe in Jesus MAY KNOW they have eternal life".  We can thank God for assuring us through His word that we can know for sure.  Be excited and Many Blessings to you.