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Ever Wonder What It Means To Have Eternal Life? Here's The Truth Based On Scripture.

December 16, 2014

Ever Wonder What It Means To Have Eternal Life? Here's The Truth Based On Scripture.

How Can I Have Eternal Life?

As Christians, we have all heard or asked the question, "How can I have eternal life?" But surprisingly the answer can vary depending on who you ask. Below is the answer delivered by Charles Stanley, a pastor from Georgia, who has been studying and preaching God's word since 1971. His answer to this difficult question is somewhat simple and straight from scripture. Can't argue with that!

Q: How can I have eternal life?

A: Each of us faces the same dilemma. We have a sin debt that we owe to God but no way to pay for it. None of our solutions - living a moral life, being religious, or doing more good deeds - can take care of our problem.

God Himself has provided the solution - one that both satisfies His justice and grants us mercy. He sent His Son to pay the penalty we owed. Jesus was qualified to be our substitute because He never sinned (2 Corinthians 5:21). He willingly took our place on the cross and experienced the full measure of the Lord's wrath against our sinfulness.

In dying for us, Christ secured our salvation by paying the debt for all our past, present, and future sins. When we trust in Jesus and surrender our life to Him, He becomes our personal Savior and Lord. The great tragedy is that many have heard the gospel and rejected it. Some are like the rich ruler who placed his trust in material possessions and turned his back on the truth. Others have refused to even listen.

Another group is convinced they are heaven-bound, based on erroneous confidence in their own good deeds. Only those who have entered into a relationship with Jesus through faith in Him will be welcomed into heaven.

If you're wondering, How can I have eternal life? there is only one answer: through faith in Jesus Christ (John 14:6). We have an Enemy who actively seeks to blind people to the truth (2 Corinthians 4:4). Pray that many who are separated from the Lord will trust in the Savior and gain everlasting life.

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