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What does the phrase 'look and live' mean in a Christian context?

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'Look and live' means to place one's faith and trust in Jesus Christ for salvation and eternal life.

The phrase 'look and live' refers to the call to faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. It draws from the Old Testament account where the Israelites, bitten by serpents, were instructed to look at the bronze serpent lifted up by Moses to be healed. In a similar way, Jesus, the ultimate fulfillment of that type, offers eternal life to those who look to Him in faith. This expression encapsulates the simplicity and profundity of the gospel: Salvation is found not in our works or rituals but in trusting in Christ alone. To 'look' signifies an act of faith, acknowledging our need for God and responding to His gracious invitation to life.
Scripture References: John 3:14-15, Numbers 21:8-9

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