Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6600 Aspects of salvation » 6644 eternal life » 6645 eternal life, nature of 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. Eternal life is knowing God and enjoying his eternal blessings John 17:3; Psalm 16:11 See also Psalm 21:4-6; Ephesians 1:3-14 Eternal glory is the believer's inheritance 2 Corinthians 4:17 See also Daniel 12:3; 2 Timothy 2:10; 1 Peter 5:4,10 Contrasted with eternal judgment and rejection Matthew 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 Daniel 12:2; Matthew 25:46; John 3:16; 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 The work of helping others come to eternal life Eternal life as endless life The guarantee of the resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 “firstfruits” because the resurrection of Jesus Christ is seen as the beginning of a harvest. See also Psalm 49:15; Isaiah 26:19; 1 Thessalonians 4:14 Death will be vanquished Revelation 21:4 See also Isaiah 25:8; 1 Corinthians 15:26,50-57 Believers will live for ever John 11:25-26 See also Luke 20:34-36; John 6:51,54,58; John 8:51; 1 John 2:17 Eternal life as a quality of life John 10:10 See also John 4:14 One of the blessings associated with the kingdom of God Matthew 19:29 pp Mark 10:30 pp Luke 18:30; Luke 18:18 Life with Christ John 6:67-69; John 15:5; Colossians 3:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:10 Eternal life as experiencing Jesus Christ's life Galatians 2:20 See also 2 Corinthians 4:10-11; Romans 6:4,8; Romans 8:10-11 God is the source and giver of eternal life God the Father John 17:3 See also Deuteronomy 5:26; Psalm 36:9; Psalm 42:2; Psalm 56:13; Matthew 22:32 pp Mark 12:27; Luke 20:38; 1 Timothy 6:13 God the Son John 14:6 See also John 1:4; John 11:25-26; John 17:3; 1 John 1:1-2; John 5:20 God the Holy Spirit John 6:63 See also 2 Corinthians 3:6; Galatians 6:8 See also
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