Eternal life is not just never-dying life. Angels live forever, yet they have not what Scripture speaks of as "eternal life." The unsaved live forever under the judgment of God, yet they have not eternal life -see 1 John 5:12.
It is a blessed truth that eternal life is "Christ our life"-see 1 John 1:1,2.
It is the gift of God to every one that believes the gospel. (Rom. 6:23).
Possessing Christ as our life, we have now the nature of God with the affections and moral character of that nature. This new life cannot sin. (1 John 3:9.)
The Gospel of John gives "eternal life" manifested in the Son of God.
In the Epistle of John it is that same life manifested in those who are "born of God."
Possessing eternal life, we are thus able to enter into the very thoughts of God Himself. The blessed result is community of thought in "oneness of life."
The Holy Spirit dwelling in us as believers gives the power for our walk; while the Word of God enables us to judge that which would hinder communion.
May we walk carefully-prayerfully-so to enjoy the blessedness of it!
"He that hath the Son hath life." 1 John 5:12.
"When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory." Col. 3:4.
LORD JESUS, 'tis our joy to think
Our life is so bound up with Thine,
That nothing can divide the link
Secured and fixed by love divine.
By faith we see Thee, Lord, enthroned
At God's right hand of power on high;
And Thy redeemed ones, we're owned
As one with Thee, in Thee brought nigh.