Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6600 Aspects of salvation » 6644 eternal life » 6646 eternal life, gift of
Eternal life cannot be earned or merited but must be received as a gift from God.
Fruitless attempts to earn eternal life
John 5:39-40 It is possible to study the mere letter of Scripture while ignoring coming to its focus, Jesus Christ ; Galatians 3:11-12 See also Romans 3:20,28
Jesus Christ is the source of eternal life
1 John 5:11-12 See also John 11:25-26; John 14:6; Romans 5:21; Hebrews 5:9; Hebrews 9:12; 2 Timothy 1:1,10; 1 John 5:20
Eternal life is a gift
Romans 6:23 See also John 6:27; John 10:28; Romans 2:7; Romans 5:15-17; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Peter 3:7; 2 Peter 1:3
Received by faith
John 3:36 Faith in Jesus Christ, God's son, is the only way to gain eternal life. See also John 3:16; John 5:24; John 6:40; John 20:31; 1 Timothy 1:16
The need for personal commitment
John 12:25-26 See also Matthew 7:14; Mark 8:37-38; Acts 11:18 Repentance is the first step of commitment; Romans 6:8-11
See also
2324 Christ as Saviour 2420 gospel 2560 Christ, resurrection 5325 gifts 5380 law and gospel 6027 sin, remedy for 6676 justification 6732 repentance 8207 commitment
