What Does John 5:24 Mean?
24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
What It Means
Jesus is promising that anyone who listens to His teaching and puts their trust in God receives eternal life right now. They are no longer under judgment but have already crossed over from spiritual death into a living relationship with Him. This gives real peace in daily life, freeing you from fear about the future so you can live with steady hope and purpose instead of anxiety.
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