And this is the promise that He has promised us—eternal life…And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. (1 John 2:25; 5:11) We previously referred to the promise of eternal life as "the promise of all promises" (regarding its impact upon man). Thus, we will give it additional attention. We saw that eternal life (everlasting life) has both a quantitative aspect (lasting forever) and a qualitative aspect (growing in fullness). Also, eternal life is a gift of God's grace, which is received in humble faith. There are other distinctives of eternal life that are very edifying to contemplate. The gift of eternal life is to be possessed now, not just awaiting us in eternity. "He who believes in the Son has everlasting life…Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life…Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life" (John 3:36; 5:24; 6:47). Those who have placed their faith in the Lord Jesus already have eternal life here on earth. Furthermore, that reality can be embraced with assurance. "And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God" (1 John 5:11-13). Eternal life is innate to Jesus Christ. "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live…I am the way, the truth, and the life" (John 11:25; 14:6). He is the life. All who have trusted in the Lord Jesus have Him dwelling in their lives. Therefore, they are assured of having eternal life. Ultimately, these verses remind us of the most profound aspect of eternal life. The realities of that life are all related to Jesus.

The truth is—we didn’t come to Jesus perfect. We came to Him hurting, struggling, lost, and worn out. We came with guilt, shame, regret, and a thousand questions. And He welcomed us as we were. But here’s the beautiful part: He doesn’t leave us there. 💬 So now what? - Now we let Him rebuild what was broken. - Now we trade our shame for grace, our fear for peace, and our pain for purpose. - Now we walk in daily surrender—not trying to earn love, but learning to live inside it. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to keep showing up—mess and all—and let the Holy Spirit do what only He can do. “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3 🕊️ Community: What’s something God is rebuilding in your life right no w?Where have you seen Him take your brokenness and start creating something beautiful? 👇 Share your journey below—whether you’re just starting or you’re watching the healing unfold. We’re in this walk together.

God’s Word speaks—clearly, personally, and powerfully. Today, we’re asking: What verse grabbed your attention and wouldn’t let go? Was it a bold promise? A needed correction? A reminder of His faithfulness? When Scripture speaks to your spirit, it’s not random—it’s God drawing near. 💬 Today’s Prompt: Share the verse that stood out to you today and tell us why it mattered. What truth did it reveal? What shift did it bring to your thinking or your situation? “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – Psalm 119:105 👇 Drop it below—and let the Word encourage someone else too.

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Thus God, determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of promise the immutability of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath, that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation…In hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. (Hebrews 6:17-18 and Titus 1:2) One benefit of living by the promises of God is related to something that God cannot do. He is unable to lie. "It is impossible for God to lie." This "inability" magnifies His greatness and brings us great assurance. This "inability" of God is linked here to His promises. We who live by faith are "heirs of promise." We inherit the blessings of God by trusting Him to fulfill all that He has promised to do. These promises offer everlasting life and are anchored in eternity past: "In hope of eternal life which God… promised before time began." Now, here in time and space, God wants to deeply impress us with the unchangeable character of His will: "Thus God, determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of promise the immutability of His counsel." The Lord wants to assure us that He will not declare one thing, and then later change His mind and do something else. In order to provide us with solid assurance, God coupled His promise with an oath ("confirmed it by an oath"). People make oaths, attempting to convince others of their reliability. They swear by something greater than themselves. "For men indeed swear by the greater" (Hebrews 6:16). However, "when God made a promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, saying, 'Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you'" (Hebrews 6:13-14). This marks an amazing condescension on the part of our Lord toward us. We might say that He somewhat lowers Himself down to our level (which He would fully do in the incarnation, becoming a man). He uses a common human custom to grant us an assured understanding of His reliable commitment to us.