Bible dictionary for children
Eternal life
Eternal life is life with God that does not end.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Eternal life is life with God that does not end. In John's Gospel it is also described as knowing God through Jesus, beginning in relationship now.
Talk about it
Why is a loving relationship more than simply spending time?
An example from the Bible
Jesus' prayer in John 17 connects eternal life with knowing the Father and Jesus whom he sent. It means more than counting endless years.
Read John 17:3 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: John 17:3
This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
