eternal life
Noun: 1. Existence without beginning or end; everlasting life: The state of living forever, without a start or an end point. This concept is often associated with spiritual or religious beliefs about the soul's existence after physical death. 2. Perpetual existence; immortality: A condition of being exempt from death and decay, continuing indefinitely.
The term "eternal life" is primarily used in theological, philosophical, and literary contexts to discuss the nature of existence beyond the physical lifespan. * It is commonly found as a direct object (e.g., to seek eternal life, to be granted eternal life). * It can be the subject of a sentence describing its nature or a gift. * It is often preceded by possessive determiners (e.g., his eternal life, the promise of eternal life).
- Many religions teach that virtuous living can lead to eternal life.
- The philosopher pondered the concept of eternal life and its implications for human purpose.
- In the myth, the hero sought the fountain that granted eternal life.
- The belief in eternal life provides comfort to many people.
- "Eternal life" as a theological promise: In Christian doctrine, for example, "eternal life" is often presented as a gift from God through faith.
- The central message of the gospel is the offer of eternal life.
- Conceptual or metaphorical use: Sometimes used outside religious contexts to describe something that seems to last forever.
- Sitting through that lecture felt like an exercise in seeking eternal life.
- Immortality (n): The ability to live forever; the state of being immortal. While similar, "immortality" can be used in more secular contexts (e.g., ), whereas "eternal life" more strongly implies a spiritual or otherworldly dimension.
- Everlasting life (n phrase): A direct synonym, often used interchangeably.
- Perpetuity (n): The state of lasting forever, but typically used for things or conditions rather than conscious life (e.g., ).
- Everlasting life
- Immortality
- Perpetual existence
- Mortality
- Ephemeral existence
- Transience
- The key to eternal life: A metaphorical phrase for something believed to grant immortality or endless existence.
- Alchemists once believed the Philosopher's Stone was the key to eternal life.
- To inherit eternal life: A phrase common in religious texts, meaning to receive everlasting life as a divine inheritance or reward.
- The parable discusses what one must do to inherit eternal life.
- life without beginning or end