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Eternal life is a central tenet of Christian theology, representing the promise of everlasting life with God. This hope is a cornerstone of the faith for the saints, who are the believers in Christ. The concept of eternal life is woven throughout the Scriptures, offering assurance and motivation for the faithful to persevere in their spiritual journey.

Biblical Foundation

The hope of eternal life is rooted in the promises of God as revealed in the Bible. In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is the primary source of this promise. In the Gospel of John, Jesus declares, "Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life" (John 5:24). This assurance is not merely a future expectation but a present reality for those who believe.

The Apostle Paul further emphasizes this hope in his epistles. In his letter to Titus, Paul writes, "In the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began" (Titus 1:2). This underscores the reliability of God's promise, rooted in His unchanging nature.

Hope as Motivation

The hope of eternal life serves as a powerful motivator for the saints. It encourages them to live lives that reflect their faith and commitment to Christ. In Romans, Paul exhorts believers, "But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life" (Romans 6:22). This passage highlights the transformative power of this hope, leading to a life of holiness and dedication to God.

Perseverance in Trials

The hope of eternal life also provides strength and comfort during times of trial and suffering. The Apostle Peter writes to the early Christians, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you" (1 Peter 1:3-4). This living hope sustains believers, reminding them of the eternal inheritance that awaits them.

Assurance of Salvation

The assurance of eternal life is a source of profound peace for the saints. The Apostle John writes, "And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life" (1 John 5:11-12). This passage affirms that eternal life is inseparable from a relationship with Jesus Christ, providing a clear and unequivocal assurance to believers.

Conclusion

The hope of eternal life is a defining characteristic of the Christian faith, offering assurance, motivation, and comfort to the saints. It is a promise that transcends the temporal struggles of this world, anchoring believers in the eternal promises of God. Through faith in Jesus Christ, the saints hold fast to this hope, confident in the eternal life that awaits them.

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Titus 1:2
In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
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Titus 3:7
That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
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Library

Our Hope is not the Salvation of the Soul.
... Eternal life is something which every believer in Christ already possesses ... Beloved"
(Eph.1:6). All such have been "made ... of the inheritance of the saints in light ...
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Perseverance of the Saints Proved.
... and perseverance in holiness to the end of life. ... We have seen that election is eternal;
therefore election ... Again: Christians and saints, and the children and ...
/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xlviii perseverance of the.htm

The Blessed Hope
... In that high vision of Love infinite. And then the Saints shall rest in victory,. ...
Shall have peculiar glory of his own,. ... And this is that eternal life of Heaven,. ...
/.../bevan/hymns of ter steegen and others second series/the blessed hope.htm

Perseverance of Saints.
... Can the assurance of eternal salvation through the blood ... nevertheless the sheet anchor
of the saints in hours ... be deprived of the bread of life, because sinners ...
/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture l perseverance of saints.htm

Out of the Deep of Loneliness, Failure, and Disappointment.
... myself, my fellow-men, and the City of God, which is eternal in the ... next life as
well as for this"hope that in the next life He will ... All Saints-Day Sermons. ...
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The Communion of Saints.
... John 1:13); and the seed of this eternal life is not ... of the means ordained by Christ
Himself the Saints are His ... And they have the good hope to cheer them, that ...
/.../burbidge/the kingdom of heaven what is it/chapter x the communion of.htm

Perseverance of Saints.
... and another thing for us to have a knowledge ... the ultimate salvation of all the saints
is certain ... much real danger of ultimately failing of eternal life, as if ...
/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xlvii perseverance of saints.htm

"But Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God," &C.
... "O fear the Lord, ye his saints, for there is ... There is a kingdom of God beside, an
eternal kingdom, and this ... The promises of this life are not your portion and ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xviii but seek ye.htm

Out of the Deep of Suffering and Sorrow.
... has entered into that one true, real, and eternal world, wherein ... goodness, which
is the one only true life for all ... as you will about angels and saints in heaven ...
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Death and Life in Christ
... The saints tremble; even in heaven they fear and quake ... their songs; the howlings
of hell have silenced the ... false""I give unto my sheep eternal life, and they ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 9 1863/death and life in christ.htm