What does it mean to believe in Jesus for eternal life?
Answered in 1 source
Believing in Jesus for eternal life means trusting in Him alone for salvation and recognizing Him as the source of spiritual sustenance.
To believe in Jesus for eternal life is to place full trust in His finished work and His identity as the Son of God. Saliently presented in John 6:35 and reconfirmed in John 21, eternal life is not merely a future hope but a present reality for those who accept Christ's invitation to come and dine. This faith encompasses recognizing Jesus as our spiritual nourishment and the sole authority in our lives. It reassures believers that through His resurrection, they too share in His eternal life, a life that transcends earthly existence and is anchored in the promise of glory that will be revealed.
Scripture References:
John 6:35, John 21:12-13, John 3:16
Commentary