Friday, July 29, 2011

Wise Choices

At first it looks like Jesus is repeating himself in John 5:25 and 28. But it is possible that the first call to life is referring to eternal life, as in salvation of the soul, a changed person (Ephesians 2:4-7) while the second call is to eternal existence.

There is life after death for everyone born into this world. One will rise out of the grave to be with Jesus forever. The other will rise out of the grave to be separated from Jesus eternally (John 5:28).

It is a wonderful gift our loving Father to give us life now and an invitation to live physically with him forever. But how terrifying to be forever separated from the source of love, mercy, and forgiveness.

Be wise in your choices.