Knowing Eternal Life.

We always think of it as a measure of time. Ironically, eternal is outside of the confines of time (Titus 2:1). It has no beginning or end. Jesus defined eternal life as knowing himself and His Father- the Only True God. We don't generally associate getting to know God as eternal (even though it may take "forever" to get to know Him fully). According to Jesus though, eternal life is getting to know God (John 17:3).

When speaking about life, Jesus often referred to it as eternal, but he also called it "abundant". Jesus said He came to give life and it more abundantly (John 10:10). "Abundant" in the original manuscripts was also described as superabundant, more abundant, exceedingly abundant, very high and beyond measure!

Eternal life should be more than just an endless duration of existence, it should be life that is abundant or full of God. Jesus said he came for the express purpose of giving us this quality of life. The reason we may not be experiencing abundant life is because we're surrounded by a world full of spiritual death. Death runs contrary to eternal life or the God-kind of life.

We can start knowing Eternal Life today! It's starts by excepting God's Word as foremost authority and Jesus Christ as Lord of our lives. Once we receive the life of Christ into our lives, we have the right to walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4). A life in Christ should eventually begin to express God's nature- love, joy, peace, health, mercy, etc.

Are you living as though you know Eternal Life?