How can we live knowing Jesus is "eternal life" as per 1 John 5:20? The truth affirmed in 1 John 5:20 “And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.” • Jesus is not merely the giver of eternal life; He “is” eternal life. • Because we are “in Him who is true,” our present and future are secured in His own unending life. Anchored identity: who we are in the Son • John 10:28—“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; no one can snatch them out of My hand.” • Colossians 3:3–4—“For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.” Knowing Jesus is eternal life means: – My identity rests in His permanence, not my performance. – Every earthly label is temporary; “Christ, who is your life,” is permanent. Daily rhythms shaped by eternal life Morning perspective • Begin each day reminding yourself: “Christ is my life today” (Philippians 1:21). • Read a Gospel passage to rehearse His words; eternity speaks into the present. Decision-making • Filter choices through what will last forever (2 Corinthians 4:18). • Ask, “Will this draw me and others deeper into the life that never ends?” Handling trials • 2 Corinthians 4:16—“Therefore we do not lose heart… our inner self is being renewed day by day.” • Troubles shrink when measured against an eternal timeline. Community impact of living eternal life • Love sacrificially (1 John 3:16) because eternal life frees us from self-preservation. • Speak the gospel boldly; eternal realities outweigh social discomfort (Matthew 28:20). • Encourage believers with the certainty of Christ’s unending life (1 Thessalonians 4:18). Guarding the heart against counterfeit claims • 1 John 5:21—“Little children, keep yourselves from idols.” • Evaluate teachings: Does it magnify Jesus as the true God and eternal life? (John 14:6) • Stay rooted in Scripture; truth protects the joy of eternal life already ours. |
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