10 Bible Verses about Eternal Life

Eternal life is a gift from God. We cannot earn it, and we don’t deserve it. It is only through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross that we can be made right with God and become citizens of heaven. In this blog post, we’ll explore a few verses about eternal life to give you hope and peace.

Sometimes we get so focused on the here and now that we lose sight of the big picture: That there is so much more to your life than just your temporary existence on earth. Click here to read about eternity and how you were made to live forever.

Verses about Eternal Life

1. John 3:16

“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”

Perhaps the most famous verse on eternal life, John 3:16 encapsulates the essence of God’s love and the gift of eternal life through belief in Jesus Christ.

2. 1 John 5:11

“And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”

The testimony is clear—eternal life is a gift from God, and it is found in a relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ.

3. Romans 6:23

“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.”

This verse contrasts the consequences of sin with the free gift of eternal life, underscoring that it is through Jesus Christ that this gift is bestowed.

4. John 10:28

“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me.”

Jesus assures believers that the gift of eternal life is secure in Him. His grip is so firm that no external force can snatch it away.

5. 1 Timothy 6:12

“Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses.”

Paul encourages believers to persevere in faith, holding tightly to the promise of eternal life to which God has called them.

6. Titus 1:2

“This truth gives them confidence that they have eternal life, which God—who does not lie—promised them before the world began.”

The assurance of eternal life is grounded in the unchanging nature of God’s promises, giving believers confidence in their salvation.

7. 1 John 2:25

“And in this fellowship we enjoy the eternal life he promised us.”

John emphasizes the present reality of eternal life for believers. It is not just a future hope but a present experience in fellowship with God.

8. Matthew 25:46

“And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous will go into eternal life.”

This verse highlights the contrast between the destinies of the righteous and the unrighteous, with eternal life being the reward for those who follow Christ.

9. Jude 1:21

“As you await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.”

Jude encourages believers to anticipate the mercy of Jesus Christ, which leads to the ultimate reward—eternal life.

10. 1 John 5:20

“And we know that the Son of God has come, and he has given us understanding so that we can know the true God. And now we live in fellowship with the true God because we live in fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the only true God, and he is eternal life.”

This verse beautifully sums up the essence of eternal life—it is found in fellowship with God through Jesus Christ. He is the source and embodiment of eternal life.

Short Prayer

Heavenly Father, we are grateful for the promise of eternal life through your Son, Jesus Christ. Help us to live with the reality of this promise in our hearts each day. Strengthen our faith and guide us in the path that leads to everlasting fellowship with you. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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Conclusion

Eternal life is not just a distant hope for believers; it is a present reality grounded in the promises of God. As we meditate on these verses, may the assurance of eternal life through Jesus Christ fill our hearts with hope, joy, and an unwavering faith in the unchanging nature of God’s love.