Now This Is Eternal Life – John 17:3
Eternal life is much more than life that lasts forever. It is life that is lived in a personal and intimate relationship with the triune God.
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4:7 NIV)
Studies from the gospel of John
Eternal life is much more than life that lasts forever. It is life that is lived in a personal and intimate relationship with the triune God.
Jesus told us to ask for whatever we wish. And it will be done for us. But only if we are abiding in him and so that we will be fruitful.
Jesus taught his disciples many things. And his challenge is not to leave them in our heads. But now that we know, to put them into practice.
Salvation involves more than a verbal confession. It involves faithfully following Jesus wherever he leads and serving him there.
Many are not receptive to the gospel but others are. They are waiting for someone to tell them so that they might believe. Will it be you?
It would be so easy to join with the religious leaders of Jesus’ day and throw stones at those who are sinful. But am I any better than them?
What is required for eternal life? Jesus said we must first look to him. And then believe on him. And all who do will have eternal life.
“We have heard for ourselves.” These words reflect the change from only hearing about Jesus, to experiencing him for oneself.
Jesus is God, clothed in humanity. He came as the light of the world. And all who believe in his name will have eternal life.
Thomas is best known for his skepticism concerning the resurrection. But, when he did see, he believed and declared Jesus as his Lord and God.