the Week of Proper 3 / Ordinary 8
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Bible Dictionaries
Eternal Life
Easton's Bible Dictionary
or It occurs frequently in the New Testament ( Matthew 7:14; 18:8,9; Luke 10:28; comp 18:18). It comprises the whole future of the redeemed (Luke 16:9 ), and is opposed to "eternal punishment" (Matthew 19:29; 25:46 ). It is the final reward and glory into which the children of God enter (1 Timothy 6:12,19; Romans 6:22; Galatians 6:8; 1 Timothy 1:16; Romans 5:21 ); their Sabbath of rest (Hebrews 4:9; comp 12:22).
The newness of life which the believer derives from Christ (Romans 6:4 ) is the very essence of salvation, and hence the life of glory or the eternal life must also be theirs (Romans 6:8; 2 Timothy 2:11,12; Romans 5:17,21; 8:30; Ephesians 2:5,6 ). It is the "gift of God in Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23 ). The life the faithful have here on earth (John 3:36; 5:24; 6:47,53-58 ) is inseparably connected with the eternal life beyond, the endless life of the future, the happy future of the saints in heaven (Matthew 19:16,29; 25:46 ).
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Eternal Life'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/e/eternal-life.html. 1897.
