When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2 since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3 And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.  John 17:1-3

1. Defining Eternal Life: John 17:3

a. Is to know God as our reconciled Father

b. Is to know God as our glorious Savior

c. Is to know God as our ever-present Comforter

TODAY

2. Characteristics found in Knowing God

a. Eternal life (knowing God) is personal: John 17:1-2, John 10:1-5, 14, Psalm 79:13, Psalm 95:7

b. Eternal life (knowing God) is intentional: John 17:1-2, John 17:6, John 17:9, 11-12, 24

– To the praise of His glorious grace: Ephesians 1:6, 12, 14

– To allow us to partake, behold, and be satisfied in His glory: John 17:22-24

c. Eternal life (knowing God) is knowledge-based: 2 Peter 1:1-3, 2 Peter 2:20