Life's
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Definition and Scope:
The term "life's" is a possessive form of "life," often used to denote aspects, experiences, or attributes belonging to life. In a biblical context, life is a central theme, encompassing both physical existence and spiritual vitality. The Bible presents life as a gift from God, with both temporal and eternal dimensions.

Biblical Understanding of Life:
In the Scriptures, life is portrayed as originating from God, who is the Creator and Sustainer of all living things. Genesis 2:7 states, "Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being." This verse highlights the divine origin of life, emphasizing that human life is a direct result of God's creative act.

Physical Life:
Physical life is the earthly existence that begins at birth and ends at death. The Bible acknowledges the brevity and fragility of this life, as seen in James 4:14 : "You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." This perspective encourages believers to live wisely and purposefully, recognizing the transient nature of earthly life.

Spiritual Life:
Beyond physical existence, the Bible speaks of spiritual life, which is eternal and rooted in a relationship with God. John 3:16 declares, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." This verse underscores the promise of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ, highlighting the transformative power of spiritual rebirth.

Life's Purpose and Meaning:
The Scriptures provide insight into the purpose and meaning of life. Ecclesiastes 12:13 concludes, "When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind." This passage suggests that life's ultimate purpose is to honor and obey God, aligning one's life with His will.

Life's Challenges and Trials:
The Bible acknowledges that life is fraught with challenges and trials. In John 16:33 , Jesus assures His followers, "I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world." This assurance provides comfort and hope, encouraging believers to persevere through difficulties with faith in Christ's victory.

Life's Blessings and Joys:
While life includes trials, it is also filled with blessings and joys. Psalm 16:11 expresses this sentiment: "You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand." The Bible teaches that true joy and fulfillment are found in God's presence and in living according to His ways.

Eternal Life:
The concept of eternal life is a cornerstone of Christian belief. It is not merely an unending existence but a quality of life that begins with faith in Christ and continues beyond physical death. In John 17:3 , Jesus defines eternal life: "Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent." Eternal life is characterized by an intimate knowledge of and relationship with God.

Conclusion:
The biblical perspective on life's encompasses both the temporal and eternal, urging believers to live with purpose, faith, and hope. Through the lens of Scripture, life is seen as a precious gift from God, to be cherished, stewarded, and ultimately fulfilled in the promise of eternal communion with Him.
Greek
2244. helikia -- maturity, ie age
... of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: helikia Phonetic Spelling: (hay-lik-ee'-
ah) Short Definition: age, stature Definition: age, term of life; full age ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2244.htm - 6k

1129. gumnasia -- exercise
... This ancient (and current) philosophy contends the discipline of the body is one
of life's concerns and special physical exercises as necessary for spiritual ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1129.htm - 7k

Library

What Life's Journey May Be
... WHAT LIFE'S JOURNEY MAY BE. ... We have then here a picture of what Christ does for
us weary journeyers on life's road,. I. Who are the travellers? ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/what lifes journey may be.htm

Nearness to God the Key to Life's Puzzle
... VOLUME II: PSALMS LI to CXLV NEARNESS TO GOD THE KEY TO LIFE'S PUZZLE.
'It is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/nearness to god the key.htm

Sowing Ourselves in Life's Soil.
... Each One of Us Sowing Ourselves in Life's Soil. Man is winsome, wherever found,
just as he is. He may be shackled and slimed over with sin, as he plainly is. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks with world winners/sowing ourselves in lifes soil.htm

June the Fourth Life's Real Values
... JUNE The Fourth LIFE'S REAL VALUES. PROVERBS viii.10-19. Here is a man who
knows the relative values of things. "Instruction is better ...
/.../jowett/my daily meditation for the circling year/june the fourth lifes real.htm

Source of My Life's Refreshing Springs,
... Source of my life's refreshing springs,. i "Thou maintainest my lot." "
Psalm 16:5. Source of my life's refreshing springs,. Whose ...
/.../waring/hymns and meditations/source of my lifes refreshing.htm

Facing Life's Record
... Chapter 28 Facing Life's Record. "I beheld ... 12. The book of life contains the
names of all who have ever entered the service of God. Jesus ...
/.../white/the great controversy/chapter 28 facing lifes record.htm

M. Anonymous. Life's Work.
... VII. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 306. 8 & 7s. M. Anonymous. Life's Work. 1 All
around us, fair with flowers, Fields of beauty sleeping ...
/.../various/book of hymns for public and private devotion/306 8 & 7s m.htm

Life's Voyage
... LIFE'S VOYAGE. 8,8,8,8 Gar mancher Weg, gar manche Bahn. [305]Gottfried Arnold.
trans. by Catherine Winkworth, 1869. Full many a way, full many a path,. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/winkworth/christian singers of germany/lifes voyage.htm

School Life 365. O Thou Whose Feet have Climbed Life's Hill
... III. SACRAMENTS AND RITES School Life 365. O Thou whose feet have climbed life's
hill. CM ... Louis F. Benson, 1894. O Thou whose feet have climbed life's hill,. ...
/.../school life 365 o thou.htm

O Savior, Bless us Ere we Go
... With lowly love and fervent will. Through life's long day and death's dark night,. ...
Through life's long day and death's dark night. O gentle Jesus, be our light. ...
/.../daily prayer the lords day 6.htm

Thesaurus
Life's (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Life's (4 Occurrences). Luke 8:14 And that which
fell to the thorns: These are they who have heard, and ...
/l/life's.htm - 7k

Sermon (1 Occurrence)
... Relation Illustrated (Matthew 5:21-48) (4) Motives and Principles of Conduct (Matthew
6:1-7:12) (a) In Worship (Matthew 6:1-18) (b) In Life's Purpose (Matthew 6 ...
/s/sermon.htm - 39k

Lifespan (1 Occurrence)

/l/lifespan.htm - 6k

Lifelong (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Lasting or continuing through life.
Multi-Version Concordance Lifelong (1 Occurrence). Hebrews 2:15 ...
/l/lifelong.htm - 6k

Chastening (11 Occurrences)
... If, then, all the righteousness of Christ belongs to him, and no sin whatever remains
to be forgiven, either in whole or in part, all life's sorrows are ...
/c/chastening.htm - 15k

Chastisement (24 Occurrences)
... If, then, all the righteousness of Christ belongs to him, and no sin whatever remains
to be forgiven, either in whole or in part, all life's sorrows are ...
/c/chastisement.htm - 18k

Peter (181 Occurrences)
... Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord" (Luke 5:8). Jesus addressed him with
the assuring words, "Fear not," and announced to him his life's work. ...
/p/peter.htm - 101k

Bag (52 Occurrences)
... jewels, as well as money, used figuratively with fine effect in 1 Samuel 25:29:
"The soul of my lord shall be bound in the bundle of life"-"life's jewel-case ...
/b/bag.htm - 29k

Teaching (372 Occurrences)
... EXTRA-BIBLICAL TEACHING V. NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY 1. Christ's Life 2. Apostolic Labors
3. General Considerations A rich variety of words is employed in the ...
/t/teaching.htm - 62k

Teacher (103 Occurrences)
... EXTRA-BIBLICAL TEACHING V. NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY 1. Christ's Life 2. Apostolic Labors
3. General Considerations A rich variety of words is employed in the ...
/t/teacher.htm - 61k

Resources
What does the Bible say about aging/growing old? | GotQuestions.org

What is Young Life, and what do they believe? | GotQuestions.org

Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations? | GotQuestions.org

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Life's (4 Occurrences)

Luke 8:14
And that which fell to the thorns: These are they who have heard, and going forth, through anxieties, and riches, and pleasures of life, are choked, and bear not to completion.
(See NIV)

Luke 12:25
Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his height?
(See NAS)

Psalms 39:4
"Yahweh, show me my end, what is the measure of my days. Let me know how frail I am.
(See NIV)

Ecclesiastes 6:3
If a man has a hundred children, and his life is long so that the days of his years are great in number, but his soul takes no pleasure in good, and he is not honoured at his death; I say that a birth before its time is better than he.
(See RSV)

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