Lose Your Life to Keep It – John 12:25
Jesus tells us to lose, or hate, our life in order to experience eternal life. Let go of this life and instead follow Jesus wherever he leads.
Eternal Life
A Spring of Living Water – John 4:13-14
Jesus invites us to take from him living water that will spring up in us to eternal life. It will satisfy, unlike the water of this world.
The Gift of God is Eternal Life – Romans 6:23
While we all deserved death because of our sin, the gracious gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus for all who believe.
Defining Eternal Life: Who, What, When, and How
Eternal life as defined in the New Testament is much more than just living forever. Eternal life is relational. It is knowing the triune God.
Assurance of Eternal Life – 1 John 5:13
Can you have assurance of eternal life? You can! John says that all who have the Son can know that they have eternal life. You don’t have to hope for it.
Death Is Defeated! – Luke 24:5-6
Death has been our common enemy throughout history. But in Jesus resurrection death is defeated. And all who are “in him” will share his victory over death.
Enter Through the Narrow Door – Luke 13:23-27
Dare to march against the crowd that follows the broad road that leads to destruction. Instead, enter through the narrow door that leads to life.
God Wants All To Be Saved – 1 Timothy 2:3-6
God wants all people to be saved. And Christ’s atoning sacrifice was for all people. But he will not force salvation on anyone. Only those who repent and believe will be saved and escape his judgement. Pray for the lost that they might respond to God’s grace and be saved.
Looking Forward to Our Heavenly Home – 2 Corinthians 5:6-8
Which do you prefer? A tent, or a nice house? While I do enjoy the tent for awhile, I much prefer a house for long term living. I live now in the tent of this body. But I look forward to being at home with the Lord in the heavenly home he as prepared for me.
Light and Momentary Troubles – 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
As a believer, does this life ever seem overwhelming? Rather than get discouraged, or give up, fix your eyes instead on what is eternal and the glory that will be revealed in us. This life, and all we can see, is only temporary. Don’t let it take your attention away from the eternal.