One of the biggest challenges for the English Bible was transcription from richer languages to English. The Bible was originally written in Aramaic and parts were written Greek when the Romans occupied the Holy Land.
One of those misinterpretations , is transcribing Eternal Life as Everlasting Life. They are not the same though they sound similar .
ETERNAL LIFE is a life that draws its essence from Eternity and is sustained by God in all of its ramifications.
EVERLASTING LIFE is when you live forever because you have Eternal Life.
The Bible defines Eternal Life as knowing the only true God and Jesus whom He sent ( John 17:3, 1 John 5:11) it also states that Eternal Life is a promise from God to those who believe in His Son Jesus ( John 6:54, 1 John 2:25).
Gods plan was simple , to help replace wages of sin with payment of righteousness ( Rom 5:21, Rom 6:23).
This gift is predicated on an intimate relationship with Jesus and) cannot function without Him ( John 5:39, John 15:5, 1 John 5:13, 1 John 1:7).
God sent Light into the dark world and the world did not comprehend it. Jesus is that light and His entrance into you brings light. ( John 1:1-12) When you stop being in fellowship, the light dims until it can’t be seen anymore . This is when our spirit is seared and we grieve the Holy Spirit ( Eph 4: 30).
Salvation is free but it’s not cheap . It took God Jesus. Your part is to believe in Him and follow His commands . You keep beholding Him in a mirror until your image is transformed to that of Jesus ( 2 Cor 3:18).
I gave my life to Jesus properly about 26 years ago , I got Eternal Life and my instructions come from Eternity and my obedience has been transforming me into the image of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I die daily and He lives more and more in me. If I continue along this path till He comes back or till I die , I will have Everlasting Life.
I urge everyone reading this to examine their lives in light of the scriptures and to work their salvation with fear and trembling so you can end well . I intend to , with His help .
Blessings