Dict: easton - Eternal life

Eternal life @ This expression occurs in the Old Testament only in kjv@Daniel:12:2 (R.V., "everlasting life"). It occurs frequently in the New Testament kjv@Matthew:7:14 kjv@Matthew:18:8-9; kjv@Luke:10:28; comp. 18:18). It comprises the whole future of the redeemed kjv@Luke:16:9), and is opposed to "eternal punishment" kjv@Matthew:19:29 kjv@Matthew:25:46). It is the final reward and glory into which the children of God enter ( kjv@1Timothy:6:12 kjv@1Timothy:6:19 kjv@Romans:6:22; kjv@Galatians:6:8; kjv@1Timothy:1:16; kjv@Romans:5:21); their Sabbath of rest kjv@Hebrews:4:9; comp. 12:22). The newness of life which the believer derives from Christ kjv@Romans:6:4) is the very essence of salvation, and hence the life of glory or the eternal life must also be theirs kjv@Romans:6:8; kjv@2Timothy:2:11-12; kjv@Romans:5:17 kjv@Romans:5:21 kjv@Romans:8:30; kjv@Ephesians:2:5-6). It is the "gift of God in Jesus Christ our Lord" kjv@Romans:6:23). The life the faithful have here on earth kjv@John:3:36 kjv@John:5:24 kjv@John:6:47 ,53-58) is inseparably connected with the eternal life beyond, the endless life of the future, the happy future of the saints in heaven kjv@Matthew:19:16 kjv@Matthew:19:29 kjv@Matthew:25:46).