God Lives Quote by Scotty Smith
““Because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. (Heb. 7:24–25 NIV)””
About This Quote
Source Bible: Hebrews 7:24‑25 (NIV)
Jesus’ eternal life guarantees a permanent priesthood, enabling complete salvation for those who approach God through Him.
In simple terms: Jesus lives forever, so He can always intercede and save believers.
Key Takeaway
Trust in Jesus’ ongoing intercession for salvation.
Themes
faith
salvation
eternity
priesthood
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church worship
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
intercession
redemption
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this belief shape daily devotion?
- What does "permanent priesthood" mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across denominations.
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![“On one of those days, as he [Jesus] was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal. And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and…” quote by Scotty Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4d2/scotty-smith-1447_jesus-luke_on-one-of-those-days-as-he-jesus-was-tea_124826.jpg)
