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  John 17:3 states:   "Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent." (NIV) This verse is part of Jesus' prayer to the Father, often called the "High Priestly Prayer." In this context, Jesus is defining eternal life not just as an unending existence but as a profound, relational experience with God.  Understanding the Verse Eternal Life as Relationship      Eternal life is not merely living forever but is described as "knowing" God and Jesus Christ. The term "know" here implies an intimate, personal, and experiential relationship rather than mere intellectual knowledge.   The Only True God      Jesus emphasizes that eternal life is rooted in knowing the one true God, distinguishing Him from false gods or idols. This acknowledgment is crucial in understanding the exclusivity and authenticity of the Christian faith.  Jesus Christ, Whom God Sent   ...

  Themes in the Gospel of John Sabbath School Lesson 12 The Hour of Glory: The Cross and Resurrection You may use this for presenting and studying the current Sabbath School Lesson. ------------------------------ >   Download the notes for Lesson 12 video here. ----------------------  >  Download  Themes in the Gospel of John (4th  qtr) Sabbath School Lessons Here ------------------------------ >   Download 1st Quarter 2025 Lessons: God's Love and Justice =================

  In the Gospel of John, the apostle illustrates how Jesus, the Son, engages in actions that reveal the Father. Jesus clarifies the identity of the Father and demonstrates His connection to our world. Jesus served as the Father’s representative on earth, embodying the Father’s will in human form. He expressed that in everything He did, His aim was to fulfill the Father’s desires rather than His own. Jesus mentioned that He was sent by the Father to complete His mission—the salvation of humankind—and that the Father Himself testified to His work (John 5:36–38). Jesus declared that the Father sent Him to be the sole way for humanity to reach the Father (John 6:40, 44). The Father desires for everyone to experience the eternal life that is found in Jesus, who assures that He will raise them up during the resurrection. Several texts from the Gospel of John emphasize the close and intimate relationship between Jesus and the Father, characterized by unity, love, and mutual indwelling. Je...

  Here are the roles of the Father as explained by Jesus in chapters of John, with supporting verses and short summaries.  John 3  Source of Salvation (John 3:16)       "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."       The Father is the giver of eternal life through His love, manifested by sending His Son.  Judge and Justifier (John 3:17-18)       "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him."       The Father’s role is not to condemn but to provide the means for justification and salvation.  John 6  Sustainer and Provider (John 6:32-33)       "For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world."       The Father is the one who gives true spiritual sus...