John 5:24

“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.” (John 5:24 ESV). When a verse begins with “Truly, truly” or “Verily, verily” or something similar, it is like underlying or writing in bold to emphasize importance. Therefore, what Jesus is saying in this verse is important. Associated with this verse in context is the importance of showing honor to Jesus as well as hearing his words and believing the Father. This honor, hearing and belief results in eternal life and avoidance of eternal judgment.

Related verses on belief and judgment are “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.” (John 3:16, 18 ESV). “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life.” (John 6:47 ESV). “We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love abides in death.” (1 John 3:14 NASB). Out of love the Father sacrificed his Son that we might have eternal life and evidence that we do is found in our love for others.

Prayer

Father, thank you for the hope we have in Jesus Christ. Thank you for our inheritance that is secure in heaven, waiting for our arrival. Thank you for the kindness of your grace and love that we will enjoy forever. Thank you for the forgiveness of our sin and the peace we have with you. Thank you for allowing us to know and love you.