ABUNDANT LIFE
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE ABUNDANT LIFE?
John 10:10 “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
Definition of abundant/(-ly)G4053-Hebrew-περισσός-Greek-perissos- per-is-sos'-From G4012 (in the sense of beyond); superabundant (in quantity) or superior (in quality); by implication excessive; adverb (with G1537) violently; neuter (as noun) preeminence: - exceeding abundantly above, more abundantly, advantage, exceedingly, very highly, beyond measure, more, superfluous, (being more than is sufficient or required; excessive, possessing or spending more than enough or necessary; extravagant), vehement [-ly](zealous; ardent; passionate, enthusiasm, strongly emotional; intense or passionate, desire, marked by great energy or exertion; strenuous.
Abundant life is a term used to refer to Christian teachings on fullness of life. The term "abundant life" comes from the Bible verse John 10:10b, "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. "More abundantly" means to have a superabundance of a thing. "Abundant life" refers to life in its abounding fullness of joy and strength for mind, body, and soul. You already have abundant life in your spirit. Salvation is the working out of that.
(Php 2:12) Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work oust (cultivate) your own salvation with fear and trembling.
"Abundant life" signifies a contrast to feelings of lack, emptiness, and dissatisfaction, and such feelings may motivate a person to seek for the meaning of life and a change in their life.
Abundant life for a person begins with a new relationship with God, new motivations, and a new relationship with mankind. The process of Christian maturity for that person continues with learning to live abundantly, being cleansed from sin, and learning to overcome spiritual battles.
Abundant life teaches prosperity and health for the total human being, including the body, mind, emotions, relationships, material needs, and eternal life.
Abundant life includes expectations of physical and material prosperity and good health and well-being, but may also include other forms of fullness of life, including eternal life, when persecuted or suffering. For a Christian, fullness of life is not measured in terms of "fun" and "living large," or in terms of wealth, prestige, position, and power, but in terms of fulfilled lives of responsibility and self-restraint, and the rewards and blessings that accrue over a lifetime of pleasing God. The Bible has promises of wealth, health, and well-being, but these promises are conditional promises. You increase in the abundant life as your soul prospers.
The source of abundant life is identified as the Spirit of God in Galatians 5:22-23, "the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering etc.
Scriptures for abundant/abundance/ abundantly:
Psalm 132:15 I will abundantly bless her provision; I will satisfy her poor with bread.
Luke 15:23 ‘And bring the fatted calf (calf with excess) here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry;
John 10:10 “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
Eph.3:20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,
Titus 3:5-6 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,6 whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,
2 Peter 1:11 for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
LIVING ABUNDANTLY TODAY IN CHRIST JESUS!!
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