Things New and Old

Ancient truths revealed in the Scriptures are often forgotten, disbelieved or distorted, and therefore lost in the passage of time. Such ancient truths when rediscovered and relearned are 'new' additions to the treasury of ancient truths.

Christ showed many new things to the disciples, things prophesied by the prophets of old but hijacked and perverted by the elders and their traditions, but which Christ reclaimed and returned to His people.

Many things taught by the Apostles of Christ have been perverted or substituted over the centuries. Such fundamental doctrines like salvation by grace and justification have been hijacked and perverted and repudiated by sincere Christians. These doctrines need to be reclaimed and restored to God's people.

There are things both new and old here. "Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things"
2Ti 2:7.

Sunday, August 6, 2023

Life eternal and Eternal life


 

#life_eternal #eternal_life

Not a few carelessly equate the two, including some intelligent theologians. What do you think of the two terms, are they synonymous?

Let us observe that the term "life eternal" is used a total of 4 times in the KJT in the following passages:

1. Mt 25:46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

2. John 4:36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.

3. John 12:25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

4. John 17:3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

It looks like much WORK is involved in attaining unto life eternal!
- because the sheep did this... this... this... to the least of Christ's brethren, "inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world... into life eternal."

- because he hates his life in this world, he keeps it unto life eternal.

- because he gathers fruit unto life eternal.

- because life eternal involves the activities of knowing the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom He has sent.

But what did I do to attain eternal life? Zilch; I was quickened to eternal life while I was dead in trespasses and sins. 

What do you think?
Tell us if you know your Bible.

Thank you.