Eternal Life
Definition
Eternal life is the everlasting life with God that Jesus gives to all who believe in Him. It is not only unending life after death, but a new quality of life — knowing God — that begins the moment a person trusts Christ (John 17:3). Eternal life is God's gift, secured by the death and resurrection of Jesus, and includes the promise of resurrection and a future with God in a world made new, where there is no more death, mourning, or pain.
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Key Bible verses
“...whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
“...the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.”
Common questions
- What is eternal life according to the Bible?
- When does eternal life begin?
- How do I receive eternal life?
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Frequently asked questions
What is eternal life according to the Bible?
Eternal life is everlasting life with God given through Jesus Christ. Jesus defined it as knowing God (John 17:3) — a new quality of life that begins now and continues forever.
When does eternal life begin?
Eternal life begins the moment a person trusts in Jesus Christ, not only after death. Believers pass from death to life in the present (John 5:24).
How do I receive eternal life?
Eternal life is received by believing in Jesus Christ (John 3:16). It is God's free gift, not earned by works (Romans 6:23).
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