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Discover the present reality of eternal life in Christ as a life of divine quality before reaching heaven. Experience fullness of life by knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ. Live out heavenly realities now.
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John 17:1-3 "Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him.
3 Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
John 17:3 3 Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
Eternal life refers not only to the eternal quantity but divine qualityof life. It means literally, “Life of the age to come”....this life for believers in the Lord Jesus is experienced before heaven is reached. (John MacArthur)
John 10:10 • 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
John 10:10 I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
Eternal life begins when one knows the only true God , and Jesus Christ
Heavenly realities that can be lived out now; • The glory of God, the delight of Christians
Heavenly realities that can be lived out now; • The glory of God, the delight of Christians • A trust and dependence on God for all things • Fellowship of Saints (fellow believers)
3 Now this is eternal life: that they may knowyou, the only true God, and Jesus Christ…..
3 Now this is eternal life: that they may knowaboutyou, the only true God, and Jesus Christ…..
“KNOW”- in Greek, “Ginosko” – meaning to understand completely, to know absolutely.
To know someone, in this context means having a personal relationship with the person.
John 17:3 3 Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
Knowing God without knowing Jesus Christ would mean facing His righteous judgment.
John 17:3 3 Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.