Lectionary Calendar
Friday, April 19th, 2024
the Third Week after Easter
the Third Week after Easter
Attention!
Take your personal ministry to the Next Level by helping StudyLight build churches and supporting pastors in Uganda.
Click here to join the effort!
Click here to join the effort!
Bible Dictionaries
Life
Charles Buck Theological Dictionary
Search for…
or Resource Toolbox
Additional Links
A state of active existence.
1. Human life is the continuance or duration of our present state, and which the Scriptures represent as short and vain, Job 14:1-2 . James 4:14 .
2. Spiritual life consists in our being in the favour of God, influenced by a principle of grace. God, influenced by a principle of grace, and living dependent on him. It is considered as of divine origin, Colossians 3:4 . hidden, Colossians 3:3 . peaceful, Romans 8:6 . secure, John 10:28 .
3. Eternal life is that never-ending state of existence which the saints shall enjoy in heaven, and is glorious, Colossians 3:4 . holy, Revelation 21:27 . and blissful, 1 Peter 1:4 . 2 Corinthians 4:17 .
See HEAVEN.
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. Used by Permission.
These files are public domain.
Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. Used by Permission.
Bibliography Information
Buck, Charles. Entry for 'Life'. Charles Buck Theological Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/cbd/l/life.html. 1802.
Buck, Charles. Entry for 'Life'. Charles Buck Theological Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/cbd/l/life.html. 1802.
