ETERNAL LIFE
Many entertain the notion that eternal life, as that glorious promise is found in the Bible, is merely eternal existence. That is not the case. Even the wicked will exist forever (Dan. 12:2; Mt. 25:46; Rev. 14:9-12).
Eternal life is the opposite of eternal punishment (Mt. 25:46); which is called the "second death" (Rev. 20:14). As noted elsewhere, the "second death" is banishment from the presence of God and everything good (Mt. 25:41; 2 Thes. 1:9).
Accordingly, "eternal life" is everlasting communion with the wonderful and holy God (knowing him intimately -- Jn. 17:3), with his angels, and with the redeemed of the ages (cf. Eccl. 12:7; Lk. 23:43; 2 Cor. 5:8; Phil. 1:23).
Eternal life (salvation) is conditioned upon being obedient to Jesus Christ (Heb. 5:8-9).
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