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Eternal Blessings in Christ. Introduction. In 1st John 2:17, the beloved apostle says “he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever ” (KJV) or “one who does the will of God lives forever . (NASB95).
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Introduction • In 1st John 2:17, the beloved apostle says “he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever” (KJV) or “one who does the will of God lives forever. (NASB95). • Here and elsewhere, John employs the phrase, “εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα” which literally means “into the ages.”
Introduction • In Christ Jesus, we have been blessed with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3-5). • Let us consider some of those blessings, described in the writings of John as extending “into the ages.”
Eternal Blessings in Christ • Eternal Sustenance (John 4:7-14; 6:48-51, 53-58). • Eternal Sonship (John 8:31-36). • Eternal Protection (John 10:24-30). • Eternal Life (John 8:51-59; 11:23-27) • Eternal Guidance (John 14:16-17, 25-26; 2 John 1-3).
Conclusion • Those who trust in the Lord are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides forever (Psalm 125:1-2). • When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more, but the righteous has an everlasting foundation (Proverbs 10:25).
Invitation • Have you been born again to a living hope (1 Peter 1:3-5)? • Have you found deliverance from sins through obedience to the truth (1 Peter 1:22-25)?