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Interpretation of the Bible / 1 John 5:11

And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

In this verse, John gives us evidence of the eternal life that God has given us through His Son. The idea is clear: God wants to give us eternal life as a manifestation of His love and mercy for us. But what is eternal life? How can we understand it and apply it to our lives?

Eternal life, simply put, is life that has no end. It is a state of existence outside of time and space as we now know them. It is a life that transcends death and leads us into the presence of God in all its fullness.

This verse gives us a truth that we can take as a constant reflection in our lives. If we want to experience eternal life, we must seek to know God and His Son Jesus Christ. This means delving into His word, meditation, and prayer.

In addition, this verse can be an encouragement to us in difficult times. We know that God has given us eternal life through His Son, so we can trust that we are not alone in our sorrows and sufferings.

The evidence of eternal life can be a stimulus for our gratitude and worship of God. The life he offers us goes beyond the material and earthly, it is a life of love, hope and salvation.

Book: New Testament / 1 John
Topics: Eternal life, Jesus
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