WHAT DOES GOD REALLY REQUIRE FROM US TO HAVE ETERNAL LIFE?



The Bible is obvious that eternal life is not something we can earn by human effort, good works, or religious rituals—it is a gift from God that He offers to those who meet His requirements. And those requirements are not a long checklist, but rather a deep, personal response to His grace.

Here’s what God truly requires from us according to His Word:

1. Faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior

  • John 3:16 – "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

  • Eternal life begins when we put our trust in Jesus—believing that His death on the cross paid for our sins and that His resurrection gives us life.

  • It’s not just believing about Jesus, but believing in Him—fully relying on Him for salvation.

2. Repentance from sin

  • Acts 3:19 – "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord."

  • God calls us to turn away from a life of sin and turn toward Him.

  • Repentance is not perfection—it’s a sincere change of mind and heart that leads to a changed direction in life.

3. Obedience that flows from love

  • John 14:15 – "If you love me, keep my commands."

  • We are not saved by obedience, but true salvation will lead to obedience.

  • God requires us to love Him above all and love our neighbor as ourselves (Matthew 22:37–39).

4. Enduring faith until the end

  • Matthew 24:13 – "But the one who endures to the end will be saved."

  • Eternal life is not just about starting with faith but continuing to walk with Jesus faithfully until our last breath.

✅ In summary:
God requires that we believe in Jesus, repent from our sins, and follow Him in love and obedience. Eternal life is His gift, but it is received only through a genuine, living faith that transforms our hearts and lives.
 
Be Blessed Beyond Measure!

Tchr. Chis N. Braza

Narito ang Tagalog na bersyon ng paliwanag kung ano talaga ang hinihiling ng Diyos upang tayo’y magkaroon ng buhay na walang hanggan:

1. Pananampalataya kay Jesu-Cristo bilang Panginoon at Tagapagligtas

  • Juan 3:16 – “Sapagkat gayon na lamang ang pag-ibig ng Diyos sa sanlibutan, kaya’t ibinigay niya ang kanyang kaisa-isang Anak, upang ang sinumang sumampalataya sa kanya ay hindi mapahamak, kundi magkaroon ng buhay na walang hanggan.”

  • Nagsisimula ang buhay na walang hanggan kapag buong puso tayong nagtitiwala kay Jesus—naniniwala na ang Kanyang kamatayan sa krus ang kabayaran ng ating kasalanan at ang Kanyang muling pagkabuhay ang nagbibigay sa atin ng buhay.

2. Pagsisisi sa kasalanan

  • Gawa 3:19 – “Kaya’t magsisi kayo at magbalik-loob sa Diyos upang mapawi ang inyong mga kasalanan, upang sa gayon ay dumating ang panahon ng pagpapasigla mula sa Panginoon.”

  • Ipinapatawag tayo ng Diyos na talikuran ang pamumuhay sa kasalanan at lumapit sa Kanya.

  • Ang tunay na pagsisisi ay pagbabago ng isipan at puso na humahantong sa pagbabago ng landas ng ating buhay.

3. Pagsunod na nagmumula sa pag-ibig

  • Juan 14:15 – “Kung iniibig ninyo ako, tutuparin ninyo ang aking mga utos.”

  • Hindi tayo naliligtas dahil sa pagsunod, ngunit ang tunay na kaligtasan ay magbubunga ng pagsunod.

  • Hinihiling ng Diyos na mahalin natin Siya higit sa lahat at mahalin ang ating kapwa gaya ng ating sarili (Mateo 22:37–39).

4. Pananatiling tapat hanggang wakas

  • Mateo 24:13 – “Ngunit ang mananatiling tapat hanggang wakas ang siyang maliligtas.”

  • Hindi lang basta nagsimula sa pananampalataya, kundi nagpapatuloy sa paglakad kasama si Jesus hanggang sa huli.

✅ Buod:
Hinihiling ng Diyos na sumampalataya tayo kay Jesus, magsisi sa ating mga kasalanan, at sumunod sa Kanya nang may pag-ibig at katapatan. Ang buhay na walang hanggan ay kaloob ng Diyos, ngunit matatanggap lamang ito sa pamamagitan ng tunay na pananampalatayang nagbabago ng ating puso at buhay.

Sumaiyo Ang Pagpapalang Higit sa Lahat!

Tchr. Chris N. Braza

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