• 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.
     
  • John 17:3
    And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.
     
  • John 6:63
    It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.
     
  • Isaiah 55:1-3
    "Ho! Everyone who thirsts,
    Come to the waters;
    And you who have no money,
    Come, buy and eat.
    Yes, come, buy wine and milk
    Without money and without price.
    Why do you spend money for what is not bread,
    And your wages for what does not satisfy?
    Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good,
    And let your soul delight itself in abundance.
    Incline your ear, and come to Me.
    Hear, and your soul shall live;
    And I will make an everlasting covenant with you—
    The sure mercies of David.

     
  • Jeremiah 3:15
    And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.
     
  • Matthew 19:17
    So He said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments."
     
  • John 6:40
    And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day.”
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Abundant Life


Resources

Are You Living the Abundant Life?

'Ready Answer' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus came that His sheep might have life "more abundantly" (John 10:10), and the Greek perissón means superabundant, overflowing, far more than one would expect. Yet abundance is not measured by wealth, prestige, or power, which rank low on God's list of blessings. Eternal life is defined in John 17:3 as knowing the only …


Are You Living an Abundant Life?

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus came to give life "more abundantly" (John 10:10), and the Greek perisson means overflowing, extraordinary, far beyond anything one could expect; Paul adds huper in Ephesians 3:20, making it superabundant. Because "abundant" is subjective, God's own definition must replace worldly ideas of mansions, wealth, and status, …


Life in the Church

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

Abundant life is the life Christ came to give, and it is a quality of life, not merely activity, works, or a reputation for being alive. Without it a person may have plenty of stimulation and yet be spiritually dead: unaware of God, separated from Him as the source of life, and living an inferior existence of lusts and excess …


Why Is Life So Hard? (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

In the journey of faith, it is evident that pressure, hardship, and anguish do not vanish from a Christian's life simply due to faith and God's calling. These challenges are not necessarily indicators of God's displeasure, as He may employ such pressures to refine elements of our character. Contrary to the spirit of this world, …


In Him Was Life

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus Christ declares that He came so His sheep may have life and have it more abundantly. This abundant life exceeds mere physical existence, which consists of breathing air, circulating blood, metabolizing, growing, responding to stimuli, and reproducing. Physical life, described as the breath of life and the life in the …


The Gift of Eternal Life

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Eternal life, as revealed through God's testimony, is not merely about endless existence but embodies a profound quality and character found in His Son, Jesus Christ. God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son; whoever has the Son has life, and whoever does not have the Son does not have life. This gift of …


Investing in Eternal Life

Sermonette by John W. Ritenbaugh

In the context of I Timothy 6:17-19, the concept of the abundant life emerges as a life that is truly worth living, described as "truly life." This abundant life is not merely eternal life, but a quality of existence that holds value in its conditions and circumstances. It is presented as the effect or reward of being generous …


What Kind of Life Do You Want?

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

The abundant life, as described by Jesus in John 10:10, stands in stark contrast to the world's notion of abundance. It is not about the superficial gloss seen in advertisements or the posturing of influencers, but rather a profound quality of life that emerges from seeking to be conformed to God. This life requires coming out …



For more resources, please see the library topic for Abundant Life