2-- Pfhl 302-- Suggested Answers

PFHL Course 302-- Eternal Life Key Scriptures suggested answers (by Bill Stevenson) Part 1 suggested answers: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15 What has God put into human beings “hearts”? the hope for living forever. How can God use human labor? to bless individuals, even with gifts that will last forever (example: wisdom of His truths) Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 What does knowing that there will be life after physical death mean personally to you? Answers will vary about believing in possible eternal life with God. How such believing is especially assuring during times when we are being challenged or/and tested. Isaiah 60:15-22 What were Israel’s forever blessings from God? in the future for believing Jews-- excellence, everlasting light or guide to truth, a new physical place to live, glory of God, no more mourning, righteousness, and land possession Isaiah 57:13-16 What does it mean “Who inhabits eternity” and “I will not contend forever” mean? God lives eternally; He has lived and will live for all of time. He will not contend with human sinning forever. The Age of Grace will end for the human race. Psalms 49:6-14 What are two the false hopes about lasting forever? Individuals trusting in wealth and thinking that their dwelling places would last forever. What can’t a rich man do? He can’t redeem his brother or anyone else so that he or she can live forever (eternally). John 5:31-47 How can religious people get false assurance of having eternal life even from their reading of the Bible? Have you been mislead about teaching about Christian Salvation and the promise of eternal life? Answers may vary about reading Scripture wrong and wrong religious teaching. Luke 10:25-37 What is the most important way to inherit eternal life with God? to love God totally and to be compassionate for others. John 3:1-21 What two other requirements are for one to be rewarded eternal life in the future? One must be spiritually reborn of the Holy Spirit by believing that God had to send His only begotten Son to die for the sins of human beings. He or she must also does God’s truth, good public deeds in God (with unselfish motives and because of Holy Spirit urgings). See Ephesians 2:8-10. John 6:28-71 What was repeated by Jesus and how many times? That He was the way for people to have eternal life; 9 times Hebrews 5:1-9 and Hebrews 9:11-22 What do “eternal salvation”, “eternal redemption”, “through the eternal [Holy] Spirit”, “eternal inheritance” mean? 1

“Eternal salvation” means being saved from sin forever. “Eternal redemption” means being forever redeemed from the God’s death penalty for breaking His Law. “Through the eternal [Holy] Spirit” means via the Holy Spirit Who is forever existing. “Eternal inheritance” means forever being blessed by God. What was required for human beings to be able to be rewarded eternal life in the future Jesus Christ had to die (shed His blood in physical death) for mankind’s sins against the Law of God. Acts 13:42-52 & 15:6-21 What was the main reason for many Jews with early Christian teaching? pride that they already had Salvation because of being God’s chosen people. God allows for _________ ____________ in believing. free choice What does the word “appointed” and “known to God from eternity” mean? that God knows who will believe the Gospel for Salvation and who won’t because He is not limited by time. Romans 2:1-16 How do 1 Corinthians 3:9-15 and Ephesians 2:8-10 relate to this passage? true Christians are saved by faith in Jesus Christ which results in doing good works and there will be final judgment about the latter. Mark 10:17-18, Matthew 19:17-20, and Mark 10:21c-31 What is the three-part willingness requirement for gaining eternal life? Being willing to give up any of one’s possessions, relatives, and country of residence to keep following Jesus. John 12:20-26 How does one love his or her life and loose it for eternal life? He or she decides to love possessions, sex, money, status, power, etc. instead of God, the Bible, and ministry. How does one hate his or her life in this world? Accepts and trusts the Gospel, commits his or her life to obey Scripture and pleasing God, and increases hate for the things of the secular society lifestyle. How does one serve Jesus Christ? By becoming more and more unselfish in saying and doing things for others in need. Matthew 25:31-46 What is promised for the compassionate unselfish people? God’s blessing-- receiving part of God’s kingdom and permission to go “into eternal life”. What is promised for the uncompassionate selfish people? a divine curse including a dismissal by Christ Jesus “into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels” and “everlasting punishment”. John 10:22-38 How does Jesus Christ insure eternal life for believers? Because God the Father is greater than all, has sanctified Him and let him do miracles on Earth. God the Father is in Him and He is in God the Father. 1 John 2:21-27, 1 John 5:10-13 & 20 How can you absolutely and experientially know that you will have eternal life? By remembering what the Epistles in the New Testament say about eternal life and by witnessing increased feeling of living in Christ Jesus (being more Christ-like and less selfish) in my life.

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Jude 1:20-25 What should a Christian do knowing that he or she has eternal life in the future? (6 major things) build up holy faith, pray in the Holy Spirit, keep in the love of God, look for the mercy of Jesus Christ unto eternal life, have compassion towards others, and hate the things of sin. John 17:1-5 What do you think “the hour” for the special divine glorification of Jesus Christ was and how does that relate to eternal life for believers of what His death on the Cross did for them? “The hour” means the resurrection of Jesus Christ because that happening made Christianity unique among religions and showed that Jesus Christ paid the price of the death penalty for disobeying God’s Law. It was the greatest event in the history of mankind. Romans 5:18-21, Romans 6:18-23, Titus 1:1-3, and Titus 3:1-8 What kind of lifestyle will true believers have when living after the Age of Grace in their eternal lives? righteous, free from sin, and holy 1 Timothy 6:6-21 What does “lay hold on eternal life” mean? by pursuing righteousness, Godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness in this world of spiritual warfare by being ready to give and being willing to share with others What does “storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come” mean? increasingly living a righteous (Christ-like) lifestyle so they will be ready to easily adapt to living in Heaven and on the New Earth. John 4:27-42 How does one gather fruit for eternal life? By doing God’s will, especially looking for opportunities to encourage individuals to seek Jesus Christ. Continue sharing of Christian Salvation and other Biblical truths needs to be done much more also. You will probably find that Holy Spirit convicting and Holy Spirit-led witnessing and teaching have usually been done already. 1 Peter 5:5-11 What else is to be for eternity? God’s glory and dominion How do you personally relate to this passage of Scripture? Be specific please. Answers will vary about Christian commitment, spiritual warfare, and eternity dominion of God. Part 2 “everlasting” list: God’ covenant not to flood the Earth again (Genesis 9), God’s covenant with Abram (Genesis 17, Leviticus 24:8, 1 Chronicles 16:15-18, Psalm 105:6-10, Isaiah 24:5), God (Genesis 21:33, Psalm 93:2 & 106:48, Isaiah 9:6 & 40:28, Habakkuk 1:12, Romans 16:26), God’s prosperity blessing via Jacob for Joseph and his offspring (Genesis 48 & Ezekiel 37), hills (Genesis 49:26), in relation to Aaron and his sons having an “everlasting priesthood throughout their generations” (Exodus 40 & Numbers 25:13), the Day of Atonement statute for the children of Israel (Leviticus 16:34), God’s arms (Deuteronomy 33:27), God’s covenant with David (2 Samuel 23:5), doors for Christ Jesus to use to come in (Psalm 24:7-10), blessings to God (Psalm 41:13), God creating (Psalm 90:1-2), God’ mercy (Psalm 100:5, 103:17), the remembrance of the righteous (Psalm 112), God’s righteousness (Psalm 119:142 & 144), God’s Kingdom (Psalm 145, Daniel 4:3, 2 Peter 1:11), understanding or wisdom from God (Proverbs 8:5-36), foundation of the righteous (Proverbs 10:25), strength from God (Isaiah 26:4), burnings of judgment (Isaiah 33:14), future joy for the redeemed true Christians (Isaiah 35:10, 51:11, & 61:7), God’s salvation for human beings (Isaiah 45:17), God’s kindness (Isaiah 54:8), the New Covenant (Isaiah 55:3 & 61:8, Jeremiah 32:37-41, Ezekiel 16:60-63, Hebrews 13:20), future sign of joy in creation (Isaiah 55:12-13), the name Christian for Gentile believers (Isaiah 56:5), future divine light in the new Earth (Isaiah 60:19-20), God’s 3

wonderful name/character (Isaiah 63:12 & 16), God the Father as king (Jeremiah 10:10), confusion of Jeremiah’s persecutors (Jeremiah 20:11), reproach for false prophets and other religious leaders (Jeremiah 23:39-40), God’s love (Jeremiah 31:3), God’s dominion (Daniel 4:34 & 1 Timothy 6:16) Christ Jesus’ dominion (Daniel 7:13-14 & 27), righteousness of Christians in the future end of time (Daniel 9:24), life for believers in God’s Salvation (Daniel 12:2, Matthew 19:29, Luke 18:30, John 3:16 & 36, John 4:14 & 5:24 & 6:27, 40, & 47, Romans 6:22, Galatians 6:8, 1 Timothy 1:16), contempt to those who don’t believe in God’s Salvation (Daniel 12:2), Christ Jesus (Micah 5:2-5), mountains (Habakkuk 3:6), God’s ways (Habakkuk 3:6), God’s final judgment for the unrighteous (Matthew 18:8 25:41 & 46, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9, Jude 1:6), habitations (Luke 16:9), the Gospel (John 12:50, Revelation 14:6), divinely given consolation for Christians (2 Thessalonians 2:14-17) Part 3 “forever” matching: Divine eternity-- Matthew 6:13, John 12:34, John 14:16, Romans 1:25, Romans 11:36, Romans 16:27, 2 Corinthians 9:9, 2 Corinthians 11:31, Galatians 1:5, Ephesians 3:21, Philippians 4:20, 1 Timothy 1:17, 2 Timothy 4:18, Hebrews 1:8, Hebrews 5:6, Hebrews 6:20, Hebrews 7:17 & 21, Hebrews 7:24, Hebrews 7:28, Hebrews 13:8, Hebrews 13:21, 1 Peter 4:11, 1 Peter 5:11, 2 Peter 3:18, Jude 1:25, Revelation 1:6, Revelation 4:9-10, Revelation 5:13-14, Revelation 7:12, Revelation 10:6, Revelation 11:15, Revelation 15:7, Isaiah 9:7, Isaiah 57:16, Jeremiah 33:11, Psalms 9:7, Psalms 10:16, Psalms 29:10, Psalms 33:11, Psalms 37:28, Psalms 66:7, Psalms 72:17, Psalms 93:5, Psalms 106:1, Psalms 107:1, Psalms 110:4, Psalms 111:3 the Bible-- 1 Peter 1:23, 1 Peter 1:25, 2 John 1:2, Isaiah 30:8, Isaiah 40:8, Psalms 111:8 Divine relationship with Jews-- Luke 1:33, Isaiah 45:17, Isaiah 60:21 the Gospel & Divine Salvation-John 6:51 & 58, John 12:34, Hebrews 10:12, Hebrews 10:14, 2 John 1:2, Isaiah 25:8, Isaiah 32:17, Isaiah 51:6, Isaiah 51:8, Jeremiah 33:11 true Christians’ eternity-John 8:35, John 14:16, Ephesians 3:21, Hebrews 10:14, 1 John 2:17, 2 John 1:2, Revelation 22:5, Psalms 37:18, Psalms 37:29 judgment for eternity-- Revelation 20:10, Isaiah 57:16, Jeremiah 33:11, Psalms 9:7, Psalms 10:16, Psalms 37:28, Psalms 37:29, Psalms 66:7, Psalms 81:15, Psalms 106:1, Psalms 107:1, Psalms 111:3 How does God get glory forever? via Jesus Christ because of the His followers, the true Christian believers: the true church. How was Jesus Christ perfected forever? (Reread Hebrews 7:28 and 10:14, and the contexts. Also think about the human experience of Jesus.) Jesus had to learn obedience and compassion to human beings. He also had to become the necessary blood sacrifice to satisfy God’s Law. How did this study help you understand “eternal” or “eternity” better? Why is it difficult to understand the eternal life reward for believing the Gospel? Answers will vary about these terms and concepts requiring faith in God and His Word. Part 4-- “everlasting life” Scripture passages suggested responses to bolded words and phrases Romans 6:22-23-set free from= able to not be tempted or influenced by or addicted to you have= you say and do good things as you strive for holiness or Christ-likeness everlasting life= life that lasts forever; life that is never ending the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord= to a believer in Jesus Christ, life forever is a gift of God Daniel 12:1-4-that time= at the end of the Age of Grace a time of trouble= the Great Tribulation everlasting life= life that lasts forever; life that is never ending everlasting contempt= contempt or disdain that lasts forever; contempt or disdain that is never ending they who be wise shall shine= individuals who decide to be wise shall be successful 4

they who turn many to righteousness= individuals who encourage many to be righteous for ever and ever= for all time in the future the time of the end= the Last Days or the end of the Age of Grace knowledge shall be increased= great increase of facts or information Matthew 19:28-30-you who have followed Me= disciples of Jesus Christ; individuals who seek to know Jesus Christ more and obey His teachings and commandments the regeneration= the great spiritual change the true Christians begin eternal life with God: the fulfillment of 1 Corinthians 15 forsaken= given up shall receive an hundredfold= to accept many blessings shall inherit everlasting life= to receive from an ancestor (in this context, Jesus Christ who died for the sins of Gospel believers) John 3:16 & 36-whosoever believes in Him= any individual who truly believes and trusts in Jesus Christ and is even willing to die for this belief have= possesses already believes on the Son= trusts even with his or her life about what Jesus Christ did on Earth for redeeming mankind has= possesses already shall not see life= shall not live forever John 4:13-14-whosoever drinks of the water that I shall give him [or her]= the teachings and commandments of Jesus Christ shall never thirst= shall never be spiritually lacking into everlasting life= towards the state of life that never ends John 5:21-24-raises up the dead= resurrects those who have physically died quickens= revives; brings back to life honor= to highly respect hears my Word= perceiving and heeding to the teachings and commandments of Jesus Christ believes on Him= trusts even with his or her life about what Jesus Christ did on Earth for redeeming mankind has= possesses already is passed from death unto life= moving or proceeding from spiritual separation from God to spiritual life that will never end John 6:26-29 & 40-51-labor= work that meat which endures unto everlasting life= the teachings and commandments of Jesus Christ sees the Son-- observes and learns about Jesus Christ believes on Him= trusts even with his or her life about what Jesus Christ did on Earth for redeeming mankind may have= could possess or experience I will raise him [or her] up at the Last Day= According to 1 Corinthians 15, Jesus Christ will raise Christians to Heaven at the end of the Age of Grace draws= attracts and persuades they shall all be taught by God= learn from the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit Therefore everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to Me= anyone who really learns Scripture or/and heeds to Holy Spirit teaching will discover Jesus Christ except He-- except for Jesus Christ has everlasting life-- already possesses eternal life This is the bread which comes down from Heaven= Christ Jesus If anyone eats of this Bread= anyone learns the teachings and commandments of Jesus Christ 5

will live forever= experience everlasting life with God My flesh which I shall give for the life of the world= Jesus died so that human beings could obtain the gift of eternal life instead of the death penalty for disobeying the Law of God Galatians 6:7-10-sows= plants by scattering seed for growing; says and does good things reap life everlasting= to gather or get eternal life in due season= eventually at the proper time opportunity= a possibility for progress or advancement do good= live righteously and compassionately the household of faith= the family of God: true Christians 1 Timothy 1:15-16-all acceptation= acceptance or approval by everyone to save sinners= to pay the penalty for people disobeying God’s Law a pattern= an ideal example to life everlasting= proceeding towards eternal life Do you now feel confident about the future? Why? How did this course help you? Answers will vary.

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