What does the Bible say about one life to live?
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The Bible teaches that our earthly life is a brief, God-given stewardship, followed by judgment, so we should live wisely through faith in Jesus Christ. Hebrews 9:27 says that people die once and then face judgment, while Hebrews 13:8 anchors hope in the unchanging Christ. Jesus promises eternal life to everyone who believes in him, declaring in John 6:47-50 that believers will not perish but live forever. Ephesians 5:15 calls Christians to walk carefully and make faithful use of their days. Mark 9:1 also reminds us that God’s kingdom breaks into history with real power. Therefore, life is not ours to squander, but to receive gratefully and devote to God’s glory.
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- Hebrews 9:27
Inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once, and after this, judgment,
- Mark 9:1
He said to them, "Most assuredly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste death until they see the Kingdom of God come with power."
- John 6:47-50
[47] Most assuredly, I tell you, he who believes in me has eternal life. [48] I am the bread of life. [49] Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died. [50] This is the bread which comes down out of heaven, that anyone may eat of it and not die.
- Ephesians 5:15
Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise;
- John 6:47
Most assuredly, I tell you, he who believes in me has eternal life.
- Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
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