To inherit eternal life, we must believe in Christ and His redemptive work.
In Matthew 19, Jesus instructs the rich young ruler that to attain eternal life, one must keep the commandments. However, this conversation actually points to a deeper truth: true eternal life is realized through faith in Jesus, the One who fulfilled the law. Revelation 22:17 invites those who thirst for life to come and drink freely from the water of life, which symbolizes the grace offered through Christ.
The message of grace underscores that we can do nothing to earn our salvation; it is a gift from God. As articulated in Ephesians 2:8-9, salvation is by grace through faith, and this is not of ourselves; it is the gift of God. Therefore, to inherit eternal life, we must place our faith in Jesus Christ, acknowledge our need for Him, and trust in the salvation He accomplished through His death and resurrection.
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