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Eternal life awaits us at the end of this life's journey if we trust God, exhibit courage and rightly respond to God’s invitation.

  1. Eternal Life
    (Read John 3:16-21)
    • Eternal life is made possible because of God’s sacrifice of His Son (The Gospel study)
    • Our part is "living by the truth"
  2. Eternal Accommodations
    (Read John 14:1-6)
    • Heaven has been prepared for those who love God
    • Jesus is preparing a room in heaven for His disciples
    • Heaven will be so much better than the best offered here on earth
  3. Eternal Repercussions
    (Read Revelation 21:1-8, 22:1-5)
    • God will dwell with man without the challenges and curses of this earthly life
    • Those who overcome will receive heaven’s rewards
    • Others (liars, adulterers, etc.) will be disqualified
    • In heaven, there will be healing, the ability to see God’s face, no more night or fear, etc.
  4. Eternal Costs and Blessings
    (Read Mark 10:17-31)
    • The biggest tests deal with greed, sensuality and time
    • Jesus on greed: Giving up earthly riches for real riches
    • The decision to follow Christ means leaving everything
    • The benefits of heaven far outweigh the losses
      What do you think Jesus means when He says "a hundred times as much in this present age"?

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  5. An Eternal Celebration
    (Read Matthew 22:1-14)
    • Many were invited to attend the banquet but turned it down
    • The banquet pictures a feast of blessings that God prepared
      Which response best describes you?
      • ready and dressed (with Christ) for the occasion
      • will harm the messengers (persecute presenter)
      • go on with your business (non-committal)
      • try to sneak in without proper clothing (pretender)
    • Read 2 Peter 2:20-22: When someone leaves Christ after they have accepted His invitation (take off their wedding clothes) they are worse off
      Are you sure of your decision?
  6. An Invitation to Eternal Life
    (Revelation 22:17)
    • The last chapter of the last book holds an open invitation
    • The Spirit and the bride offer the promise of the "free gift" for those who are thirsty

Further Reading:

  • Luke 14:25-32—More on implications
  • 1 Corinthians 15:35-58—A new body
  • 2 Corinthians 5:1-5—New clothing