39You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, 40yet you refuse to come to me to have life.
An important truth and reminder for all believers - that having more head knowledge of the Bible doesn't guarantee us eternal life. Knowing the Bible inside out only makes us a good scholar / researcher of the Bible i.e. no different from a scientist who is expert in his field of study!Eternal life cannot be learnt or understood (by Logic).. it has to be embraced and believed in Faith! The teachings of Christ revealed through the Word of God is counter-culture and many times offensive to our logical mind. And therefore it is natural that our intellectual mind will struggle. But there will come a tipping point where we need to ask ourselves the question, "Do I believe?"
If your answer is Yes, congratulations as you begin a new journey of Faith and roller coaster journey. (Counter-Culture)
If your answer is No, then you will comfortably sink back into the norm mode of skepticism, cynicism and unbelief. (Culture-Follower)
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