Welcome to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. This is Jeff M Newman. Get a new lesson every other week on Mondays at 12:00 PM Pacific.
In Lesson 63, we are going to study 1 John 2:25.
Let’s read the verse:
1 John 2:25 And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.
Now, let us go over the definitions of the words.
And this is the promise (2532. kai) (3778. houtos, hauté, touto)(1510. eimi) (3588. ho, hé, to) (1860. epaggelia) — means and this is the divine assurance or pledge of good. This is a legal term that refers to an officially sanctioned promise.
That He Himself made to us (3739. hos, hé, ho) (846. autos)(1473. egó) — means that He Himself promised, proclaimed or announced to us.
Eternal (166. aiónios) — means everlasting, forever, or unending. Or, according to HELPS Word-studies operating simultaneously outside of time, inside of time, and beyond time.
Life (2222. zóé) — means physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence.
In other words: “And this is the officially sanctioned pledge—the divine assurance of good, that God Himself has proclaimed to us: everlasting, unending physical and spiritual life that operates outside of time, inside of time and beyond time.”
This verse is connected to the previous verse, 1 John 2:24, which says, “If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you also will abide in the Son and in the Father.”
In addition to the amazing promise that you will abide in the Son and in the Father, 1 John 2:25 shows us that God also promises to give us eternal life.
God’s promises never fail.
And, since God cannot lie, His promise provides us with a secure and unshakable future.
This eternal life is not based on our efforts or good works but is freely given to all who put their faith in Jesus Christ.
When we trust Jesus, He comes to live within us through the Holy Spirit.
Jesus is not only the source of eternal life, but He is also the way, the truth, and the life.
That means eternal life is not just a future event, it’s a present reality.
Eternal life means knowing God personally and being in a relationship with Him through His Son.
So eternal life begins the moment you believe in Him, because eternal life is ultimately a relationship with God.
There is nothing you can do to earn eternal life, it is a gift of grace, given through Jesus’ finished work on the cross.
When Jesus lives in you, you are united with Him forever, and nothing can separate you from His love.
Let's go over some Bible verses that will help you to better understand eternal life.
In John 3:16, we read that God loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son, Jesus, so that whoever believes in Him will not perish but will have eternal life. God took the first step—He gave Jesus for us. To receive His promise of eternal life, we simply need to believe in what Jesus has done for us.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
In John 3:36, we read that eternal life begins the moment we believe in Jesus. It says that whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life and remains under God’s judgment. This means we have a choice: to receive Jesus and have eternal life now, or to reject Him and remain separated from God.
John 3:36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.”
In John 4:14, we read that Jesus gives “living water” that satisfies our deepest spiritual thirst. Whoever drinks the water He gives will never thirst again, because it becomes a spring of water inside them, springing up to eternal life. This means that Jesus gives us new, eternal life that starts now and continues forever.
John 4:14 But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water springing up to eternal life.”
In John 10:10, we read that the thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came so that we may have life, and have it abundantly. This means that while the enemy tries to ruin our lives, Jesus offers us a full, meaningful, and eternal life with Him.
John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.
In John 17:3, Jesus explains that eternal life is not just about living forever, it’s about knowing God. He says eternal life is knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ, whom He sent. This means that eternal life begins now, through a personal relationship with God and Jesus.
John 17:3 Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.
In Romans 6:23, we read that eternal life is a gift from God through Christ Jesus our Lord. Even though we deserve death because of sin, God is loving and gracious, He offers us eternal life as a free gift when we trust in Jesus.
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
In 1 John 5:11-12, we read that God has given us eternal life, and this life is found in His Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. This means that eternal life is a gift from God, and it comes through a relationship with Jesus. If you have Jesus, you have eternal life.
1 John 5:11-12 And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.
In conclusion, God promises us eternal life, this is a promise officially sanctioned by Him.
Key Takeaways from this Lesson:
God gave us Jesus. When we believe in Him, we receive eternal life. (John 3:16)
We have a choice: receive Jesus and have eternal life, or reject Him and remain separated from God under His judgment. (John 3:36)
Jesus offers "living water" that satisfies our deepest spiritual thirst and leads to eternal life. (John 4:14)
The enemy wants to destroy your life, but Jesus wants to give you abundant, eternal life with Him. (John 10:10)
Eternal life is about knowing God. (John 17:3)
Eternal life is a gift from God through Christ. (Romans 6:23)
This gift of eternal life comes through a relationship with Jesus. (1 John 5:11-12)
Eternal life is not just a promise for the future, it’s a relationship that begins now. Jesus invites you into a life filled with purpose, peace, and a deep satisfaction that only comes from knowing Him.
He is ready to meet you right where you are, to fill your life with His love, and to walk with you forever.
Let His promise of eternal life anchor your hope, renew your faith, and stir your heart to draw closer to Him each day.
Let’s read 1 John 2:25 one more time.
1 John 2:25 And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.
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Thank you and God bless you.
Jeff M Newman
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