RealGist

Traditionally, the scripture below has been used to teach that Jesus came and died for our sins so that we wouldn’t perish. As true as this is, this verse is saying that the real purpose of Jesus coming to this earth and dying for us was so that we could have everlasting life. It just so happened that our sins were a barrier that stood between us and this everlasting life. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.”   John 3:16 Jesus Himself defined Eternal life;   “This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent” (John 17:3). So, eternal life is just what Jesus said – to know God and Jesus Christ. It’s more than an intellectual knowledge. This word “know” is used throughout the Scripture to describe the most intimate, personal relationship that you can have.   The real purpose of salvation is not living fore