Eternal Gifts of GodEternal Gifts of God

Introduction Introduction

Man is made in the image of God Man is made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-27). (Genesis 1:26-27).

God has set eternity in our hearts God has set eternity in our hearts (Ecclesiastes 3:10-11). (Ecclesiastes 3:10-11).

Though we cannot fully understand, Though we cannot fully understand, we marvel at God’s ways and we marvel at God’s ways and wisdom (Romans 11:33-36). wisdom (Romans 11:33-36).

Eternal Leadership Eternal Leadership

In contrast with leaders among men, In contrast with leaders among men, who are flawed and frail, God affords who are flawed and frail, God affords eternal guidance (Deuteronomy eternal guidance (Deuteronomy 33:26-29; Romans 16:25-27). 33:26-29; Romans 16:25-27).

Eternity is characteristic of the entire Eternity is characteristic of the entire Godhead (Psalm 90:1-2; 1 Timothy Godhead (Psalm 90:1-2; 1 Timothy 1:17): including the Father (Isaiah 1:17): including the Father (Isaiah 9:6; 57:15), Son (Micah 5:2; John 9:6; 57:15), Son (Micah 5:2; John 8:56-59), and Holy Spirit (Hebrews 8:56-59), and Holy Spirit (Hebrews 9:13-14). 9:13-14).

Eternal Life Eternal Life

God offers eternal life to those who God offers eternal life to those who believe (John 3:16) and obey (John believe (John 3:16) and obey (John 3:36). 3:36).

Jesus provides eternal sustenance: Jesus provides eternal sustenance: He is the water of life (John 4:7-14) He is the water of life (John 4:7-14) and the bread of life (John 6:27, 48-and the bread of life (John 6:27, 48-51). 51).

Eternal Covenant Eternal Covenant

In contrast with men, whose In contrast with men, whose dominion is temporal, God has dominion is temporal, God has established an eternal covenant established an eternal covenant (Isaiah 55:1-3; Jeremiah 32:36-40; (Isaiah 55:1-3; Jeremiah 32:36-40; Hebrews 13:20-21). Hebrews 13:20-21).

The kingdom/church of Jesus Christ The kingdom/church of Jesus Christ will stand forever (Daniel 2:44-45; will stand forever (Daniel 2:44-45; Matthew 16:17-19; 28:18-20).Matthew 16:17-19; 28:18-20).

Eternal Reward Eternal Reward

God has promised the faithful an God has promised the faithful an eternal habitation (2 Corinthians 5:1-eternal habitation (2 Corinthians 5:1-4), eternal comfort (2 Thessalonians 4), eternal comfort (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17), and eternal glory (1 Peter 2:16-17), and eternal glory (1 Peter 5:8-11).5:8-11).

Conclusion Conclusion

The hope of eternal life is found in The hope of eternal life is found in Jesus Christ (Titus 1:1-4; 1 John 2:25).Jesus Christ (Titus 1:1-4; 1 John 2:25).

Are you living so as to enjoy this Are you living so as to enjoy this promise (Acts 13:46; 2 Thessalonians promise (Acts 13:46; 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12)?1:5-12)?

Will you receive the wages of sin or Will you receive the wages of sin or the free gift of God (Romans 6:16-the free gift of God (Romans 6:16-23)?23)?