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Day By Day By Grace
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Bob Hoekstra
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July 11
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<h1>More on the Promise of Eternal Life</h1>
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<div class="block"><i>And this is <b>the</b> promise that <b>He</b> has <b>promised us</b>—<b>eternal life</b>…And this is the testimony: that God has given us <b>eternal life</b>, and <b>this life</b> is i<b>n His Son</b>.</i> (<a onClick="return mV('1Jo', 2, '25-25');">1 John 2:25</a> and <a onClick="return mV('1Jo', 5, 11);">5:11</a>)</div>
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<p>We previously referred to the promise of eternal life as "the promise of all promises" (regarding its impact upon man). Thus, we will give it additional attention. We saw that eternal life (everlasting life) has both a <b>quantitative</b> aspect (lasting <b>forever</b>) and a <b>qualitative</b> aspect (growing in <b>fullness</b>). Also, eternal life is a <b>gift</b> of God's <b>grace</b>, which is <b>received</b> in <b>humble faith</b>. There are other distinctives of eternal life that are very edifying to contemplate.</p>
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<p>The gift of eternal life is to be possessed <b>now</b>, not just awaiting us in eternity. <i>"He who believes in the Son <b>has everlasting life</b>…Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me <b>has everlasting life</b>…Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me <b>has everlasting life</b>"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Jhn', 3, '36-36');">John 3:36</a>; <a onClick="return mV('Jhn', 5, '24-24');">5:24</a>; <a onClick="return mV('Jhn', 6, '47-47');">6:47</a>). Those who have placed their faith in the Lord Jesus <b>already have</b> eternal life here on earth.</p>
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<p>Furthermore, that reality can be embraced with <b>assurance</b>. <i>"And this is the testimony: that God has given us <b>eternal life</b>, and <b>this life</b> is i<b>n His Son</b>. He who has the <b>Son</b> has <b>life</b>; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, <b>that you may know that you have eternal life</b>, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('1Jo', 5, '11-13');">1 John 5:11-13</a>). Eternal life is innate to Jesus Christ. <i>"<b>I am</b> the resurrection and <b>the life</b>. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live…<b>I am</b> the way, the truth, and <b>the life</b>"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Jhn', 11, '25-25');">John 11:25</a>; <a onClick="return mV('Jhn', 14, '6-6');">14:6</a>). He <b>is</b> the <b>life</b>. All who have trusted in the Lord Jesus have Him dwelling <b>in</b> their <b>lives</b>. Therefore, they are <b>assured</b> of <b>having</b> eternal life.</p>
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<p>Ultimately, these verses remind us of the most profound aspect of eternal life. The realities of that life are <b>all</b> related to <b>Jesus</b>. <i>"God has given us <b>eternal life</b>, and this <b>life</b> is <b>in His Son</b>."</i> In order to grow in that life, one must only pursue a growing relationship with the one who has the life. <i>"And <b>this</b> is <b>eternal life</b>, that they may <b>know You</b>, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent…but <b>grow</b> in the <b>grace</b> and <b>knowledge</b> of <b>our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ</b>"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Jhn', 17, '3-3');">John 17:3</a> and <a onClick="return mV('2Pe', 3, '18-18');">2 Peter 3:18</a>).</p>
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<div class="dbdbg_prayer">Dear Lord, I rejoice that Christ dwells within my life. Therefore, with full assurance I know that eternal life is my present possession. Now, I desire to grow in the fullness of that life, so I set my heart to know You better. Please reveal Yourself to me more and more through Your holy word, Amen.</div>
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