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Welcome. My name is Richard Templin Hancock and I’m here to encourage you to have faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him daily. I'm glad you're here—let's walk this path together.

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God’s Gift of Eternal Life

God’s Gift of Eternal Life.

"For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life."
John 3:16 CSB

John 3:16 reminds us of God’s incredible love—so great that He gave His only Son, Jesus, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life. For believers, this is a source of deep comfort: God's gift is secure, and no trial or hardship can take that away. When life gets tough, remember 2 Corinthians 1:3-7—our God is the "God of all comfort" who strengthens us to endure and gives us hope. Don’t lose heart; His love and promise of eternal life are your foundation.

For those who haven't yet believed, this gift of eternal life is yours by faith. Jesus invites everyone to believe in Him and receive this free gift (Romans 10:9-10; John 6:47). It’s not earned; it’s received through trusting in Jesus.

Remember, whether you're facing trials or doubts, cling to God's promises. Hebrews 11:1 teaches us that faith is the confidence in what we hope for, even when we don't see it yet. Trust God's love, hold on to Jesus, and know that eternal life is yours through faith.