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

a. Is to know God as our reconciled Father

b. Is to know God as our glorious Savior

c. Is to know God as our ever-present Comforter

2. Characteristics found in Knowing God

a. Eternal life (knowing God) is personal

b. Eternal life (knowing God) is intentional

c. Eternal life (knowing God) is knowledge-based

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d. Eternal life (knowing God) is affectionate: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Matthew 22:34-40

e. Eternal life (knowing God) is progressive: 2 Peter 3:18

f. Eternal life (knowing God) is fruitful: Colossians 1:10, 2 Peter 1:3-8, John 15:8