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Triumph over death and infinitely extended life. It also means a unique quality of life, knowing God in this life and sharing the life of Christ. Its source is God himself.
Jn 17:3; Ps 16:11 See also Ps 21:4-6; Eph 1:3-14
Eternal glory is the believer’s inheritance 2Co 4:17 See also Da 12:3; 2Ti 2:10; 1Pe 5:4,10
Contrasted with eternal judgment and rejection Mt 25:46 Interpreters differ over whether “eternal punishment” implies an experience that continues for ever, or annihilation which is eternal in the sense of being irreversible. See also Da 12:2; Mt 25:46; Jn 3:16; 2Th 1:8-9
The work of helping others come to eternal life Jn 4:35-36
The guarantee of the resurrection 1Co 15:20-22 “firstfruits” because the resurrection of Jesus Christ is seen as the beginning of a harvest. See also Ps 49:15; Isa 26:19; 1Th 4:14
Death will be vanquished Rev 21:4 See also Isa 25:8; 1Co 15:26,50-57
Believers will live for ever Jn 11:25-26 See also Lk 20:34-36; Jn 6:51,54,58; Jn 8:51; 1Jn 2:17
One of the blessings associated with the kingdom of God Mt 19:29 pp Mk 10:30 pp Lk 18:30; Lk 18:18
Life with Christ Jn 6:67-69; Jn 15:5; Col 3:4; 1Th 5:10
Gal 2:20 See also 2Co 4:10-11; Ro 6:4,8; Ro 8:10-11
God the Father Jn 17:3 See also Dt 5:26; Ps 36:9; Ps 42:2; Ps 56:13; Mt 22:32 pp Mk 12:27; Lk 20:38; 1Ti 6:13
God the Son Jn 14:6 See also Jn 1:4; Jn 11:25-26; Jn 17:3; 1Jn 1:1-2; 1Jn 5:20
God the Holy Spirit Jn 6:63 See also 2Co 3:6; Gal 6:8
1080 | God, living |
2218 | Christ, Son of God |
2375 | kingdom of God |
3290 | Holy Spirit, life-giver |
4018 | life, spiritual |
5482 | punishment |
6510 | salvation |
8134 | knowing God |
9120 | eternity |
9135 | immortality |
9310 | resurrection |