Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Eternal Life: Knowing God – Part 1

When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2 since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3 And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.  John 17:1-3

1. Defining Eternal Life: John 17:3, Matthew 25:46, Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 3:1-10

To Know God Savingly . . .

a. Is to know Him by faith as our reconciled Father: John 20:16-17

b. Is to know Him by faith as our glorious Savior: Matthew 1:21, Revelation 7:9-12

c. Is to know Him by faith as our ever-present Comforter: John 14:15-18