The Life Everlasting

 The Life Everlasting

October 9, 2025

John 14:1–3

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.
My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”

Revelation 21:1–5

Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea.
I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.
‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”

1 John 5:11–13 

And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.



Today, as we conclude our reflections on the Apostles' Creed with the words, “I believe in the life everlasting,” we’re not just wishing for a happy ending. We’re affirming our trust in God’s unwavering promise: that death doesn’t have the final word, love has prevailed, and our future is safe in His presence.

Every heart longs for a place of belonging, where love is constant, peace is unbroken, and joy never ends. Jesus understood that longing when He spoke to His disciples on the night before His crucifixion. Their world was about to fall apart, yet He said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me… I go to prepare a place for you.” (John 14:1–3)

These words offer more than comfort; they convey a promise. Jesus is not only preparing a place for us, but He is also preparing us for that place. Heaven is not an escape from life but its ultimate fulfillment, the completion of God’s redemptive plan. Through faith, He is shaping us to dwell with Him forever.

When we read John’s vision in Revelation 21 it shows us the promise fulfilled: “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them.” You see, the story that began in Eden, (Genesis 3) where God walked with humanity, ends, or rather begins anew, with God once again living among His people. All sorrow, death, and pain have vanished. Everything once broken is now restored. Every tear is gently wiped away by the loving hand of the One who cares for us deeply.

But how can we be sure this hope belongs to us? 1 John 5 answers: “God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.” Eternal life isn’t something we earn or wait to qualify for; it’s a present reality for everyone who places their trust in Jesus. Having the Son means having life, both now and for eternity. It’s the confidence that our future home is secure because our lives are firmly rooted in Him.

So when your heart feels restless, when the world feels uncertain or painful, remember this: Jesus has gone ahead of us. He is preparing a place where all that is good and holy will last forever, a home with God, where every longing will finally be met. And even now, as we walk by faith, His Spirit whispers the same promise: You already belong. Our hope is not in our performance but in His promise.

From beginning to end, the Apostles’ Creed tells the story of salvation, of a God who creates, redeems, sustains, and restores.
To say “I believe” is not simply to recite doctrine; it is to step into this living story, to trust the Father who made us, the Son who saves us, and the Spirit who empowers us.

And it ends, this Creed does, not with finality, but with promise: “I believe in the life everlasting. Amen.” (Just a little reminder that word "Amen" does not mean "the End", no it means, "this is sure to be!" So go back and read the Creed and when you get to that last word say out loud "this is sure to be!" 

Let's Pray

God, we give thanks for the gift of everlasting life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Fill us with hope that transcends this life, joy that no circumstance can diminish, and faith that perseveres to the end. Guide us to live as people of eternity, anchored in Your love today and yearning for the day we will see You face to face. Amen.