What does the Bible say about eternal life with God?

In John 17:22-26, Jesus expresses His desire for His followers to be with Him eternally, sharing in His glory. This passage emphasizes that the love the Father has for the Son is the same love He has for those whom the Son redeems. The implication is profound: believers are not merely participants in eternal existence; they are fully united with Christ in a relationship characterized by divine love and purpose. God’s eternal purpose was to create a union with His elect, through which they would experience eternal love and redemption. This unity reflects the essence of God’s plan from before the foundation of the world.