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Fear and shame constantly threaten to unravel our perception of God and ourselves. So to begin to experience eternal life today, we need God’s Spirit of wisdom to give us a fresh perspective—a type of sight that protects us from fear and shame and doesn’t rely on our physical eyes. We need the kind of sight that makes Heaven ’s culture ...
May 4, 2023 · Answer. When the Bible speaks of eternal life, it refers to a gift of God that comes only “through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23). This gift is in contrast to the “death” that is the natural result of sin. The gift of eternal life comes to those who believe in Jesus Christ, who is Himself “the resurrection and the life” (John ...
Sep 9, 2024 · God only grants eternal life through Jesus Christ alone. Our works have nothing to do with salvation (Titus 3:5). There is no compromise. A person’s good works may impress other people, but when compared to God’s perfect and holy standard, they are nothing but filthy rags. Mother Teresa did not impress God with her works.
No one ceases to exist when they die. Everyone lives forever in either heaven or hell. “Well then, eternal life must be living forever in heaven instead of hell.”. That’s not it either. John 3:36 says, “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth ...
- What Does The Bible Say About Death, Eternal Life and Heaven?
- Believers Can Face Death Without Fear
- Believers Enter The Lord's Presence at Death
- Believers Will Dwell with God Forever
- Jesus Prepares A Special Place For Believers in Heaven
- Heaven Will Be Far Better Than Earth For Believers
- Believers Belong to The Lord in Heaven
- Believers Are Citizens of Heaven
- After Their Physical Death, Believers Gain Eternal Life
- Believers Receive An Eternal Inheritance in Heaven
Most Christians have spent some time wondering what happens to us after we die. Recently, we looked at the account of Lazarus, who was raised from the dead by Jesus. He spent four days in the afterlife, yet the Bible tells us nothing about what he saw. Of course, Lazarus' family and friends must have learned something about his journey to heaven an...
Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (NIV) 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled: “Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, whe...
In essence, the moment we die, our spirit and soul go to be with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8 Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord. (NLT) Philippians 1:22-23 But if I live, I can do more fruitful work for Christ. So I really don’t know which is better. I’m torn ...
Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. (NIV)
John 14:1-3 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." (NIV)
Philippians 1:21 "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." (NIV) Revelation 14:13 "And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this down: Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, they are blessed indeed, for they will rest from their hard work; for their good deeds follow them!” (NLT)
Romans 14:8 "If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord." (NIV)
Philippians 3:20-21 "But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body." (NIV)
John 11:25-26 "Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" (NIV)
1 Peter 1:3-5 "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the sa...
In Scriptures, eternal life is strongly connected with Jesus Christ. It is only through Him that we experience and receive eternal life. John 17:3 puts it this way: "And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent." The Bible makes it clear that to know God, you must know His Son, Jesus Christ ...
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Aug 5, 2024 · Probably the most famous verse concerning eternal life in John is found in the story of raising Lazarus (John 11) where Jesus explains to Lazarus’ sister: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even if he dies; and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.”.
