John 6:40
And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
John 6:40
This verse states the Father’s will: that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and Jesus will raise him up on the last day. The “seeing” here involves more than visual perception; it implies faith-enabled recognition of Jesus’ identity and mission. The promise of eternal life is linked to belief, a recurrent theme in John. The context suggests inclusive invitation—yet belief remains the human response that triggers life from God. The verse also foreshadows the final act of resurrection, a central eschatological hinge in John’s gospel. The juxtaposition of seeing, believing, and living forever frames the Christian trajectory: encounter, faith, life, and hope of resurrection.
The verse centers soteriology on belief in Jesus as the means of eternal life, with the Father as the source and Jesus as the instrument. It reinforces the Johannine theme of life through union with Christ. The promise of the last-day resurrection provides robust eschatological hope and affirms the reliability of Jesus’ word.
Practical applications include cultivating ongoing faith in daily life: trust Jesus as the lens through which you interpret life events, decisions, and desires. Share your belief with others in tangible ways—acts of kindness, honest conversations, and service—so nonbelievers might “see” Jesus in you. When life feels ephemeral or uncertain, anchor in the promise of resurrection and eternal life as motivation to persevere.
Cross-References: John 5:24; John 11:25-26; Romans 6:23; Colossians 3:4