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What does it mean to look and live in a spiritual sense?

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To 'look and live' signifies faith in Christ for salvation; it is through believing in Him that one receives eternal life (John 3:16).

The concept of 'look and live' derives from the command given to the Israelites to gaze upon the bronze serpent in the wilderness for healing. This act of looking symbolizes faith in Christ, as reiterated in John 3:16, which states that belief in Jesus leads to eternal life. Just as the Israelites had to acknowledge their dire situation and trust in God's provision for healing, believers today are called to recognize their sinfulness and trust in Christ's redemptive work on the cross. This faith is not a work but a response to God's grace, emphasizing that salvation is found solely in looking to Christ, who is the source of spiritual life.
Scripture References: Numbers 21:8-9, John 3:16

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