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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 6646 eternal life, gift of
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Dictionary of Bible Themes
6000 Sin and salvation
6600 Aspects of salvation
6644 eternal life
6646 eternal life, gift of
6646 eternal life, gift of
6646 eternal life, gift of
Eternal life cannot be earned or merited but must be received as a gift from God.
Fruitless attempts to earn eternal life
Jn 5:39-40 It is possible to study the mere letter of Scripture while ignoring coming to its focus, Jesus Christ; Gal 3:11-12 See also Ro 3:20,28
Jesus Christ is the source of eternal life
1Jn 5:11-12 See also Jn 11:25-26; Jn 14:6; Ro 5:21; Heb 5:9; Heb 9:12; 2Ti 1:1,10; 1Jn 5:20
Eternal life is a gift
Ro 6:23 See also Jn 6:27; Jn 10:28; Ro 2:7; Ro 5:15-17; Eph 2:8-9; 1Pe 3:7; 2Pe 1:3
Received by faith Jn 3:36 Faith in Jesus Christ, God’s son, is the only way to gain eternal life. See also Jn 3:16; Jn 5:24; Jn 6:40; Jn 20:31; 1Ti 1:16
The need for personal commitment Jn 12:25-26 See also Mt 7:14; Mk 8:37-38; Ac 11:18 Repentance is the first step of commitment; Ro 6:8-11
See also
| 2324 | Christ as Saviour |
| 2420 | gospel |
| 2560 | Christ, resurrection |
| 5325 | gifts |
| 5380 | law and gospel |
| 6027 | sin, remedy for |
| 6676 | justification |
| 6732 | repentance |
| 8207 | commitment |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
