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NASB | 1 John 5:13 ¶ These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 5:13 ¶ These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God [which represents all that Jesus Christ is and does], so that you will know [with settled and absolute knowledge] that you [already] have eternal life. |
Bible Question:
What do you understand eternal life to be? What are the characteristics of it? When does it start? Can it be lost? If it can be lost, is it still, by definition, eternal life? All responses are welcome. I am interested to see (without argument from my particular point of view) what the forum believes about the eternal life that John says we, as believers, can know that we have. If you read this question, please respond with an answer. It would be interesting to observe what we, as a forum, think about eternal life. |
Bible Answer: What do you understand eternal life to be? I think that once a person has been created by God, that they will never cease to exist. Therefore, all human beings have eternal life. What are the characteristics of it? The answer depends on what choices we make in this life. Those who choose to deny Christ's salvation and lordship will exist forever in a state of torment, pain, and lonlieness. Those who accept Christ's salvation and lordship will exist forever in a state of worship, fulfillment, and as close a relationship with God as possible. When does it start? As soon as God created your spirit (soul, or whatever you call the spiritual part of who you are). Can it be lost? No |
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